Illinois Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Can An Employer Discipline, Discharge Or Refuse To Hire An Employee That Has A Withholding Order?
  A: No. If an employer discharges, disciplines, refuses to hire or otherwise penalizes an employee because of a support obligation, the employer can be ordered to employ, … More
• Q: What Does An Employer Do When The Employee Or Custodial Parent Ask Questions About Their Withholding Notice?
  A: Employers are not responsible for answering questions about the information on the notice. Refer the employee or custodial parent to the inquiry number provided on the … More
• Q: What If An Employer Does Not Comply With The Notice To Withhold For Child Support?
  A: The employer may be subject to a $100 penalty for each day that the withheld amount is not paid after 7 working days have expired. If the employer willfully fails to … More
• Q: Does The Employer Have To Tell The Employee That A Notice To Withhold Income For Child Support Has Been Received?
  A: For an Illinois order, the employee will have received a Non­Custodial Parent Notice, which explains the withholding process and the employee`s rights, along with … More
• Q: What Should The Employer Do When The Employee Is Ordered To Provide Medical Support?
  A: The notice will indicate if the employer must enroll the children in health insurance coverage. If so, the employer must immediately enroll (without regard to … More
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Illinois?
  A: The Illinois state minimum wage law does not contain current dollar minimums. Instead the state adopts the Federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.75.
• Q: Must My Employer Provide For Meal Or Rest Periods?
  A: An employer must allow for a meal period of at least 20 minutes after 5 hours of work for employees who are to work 7.5 continuous hours or more.
• Q: What Is The Law Regarding Required Paydays?
  A: Semi­monthly paydays are required.
• Q: When Can I Expect To Receive My First Check?
  A: It usually takes 3 weeks from the date of your claim, if you are eligible. Checks are usually mailed every two weeks thereafter, following certification that you are … More
• Q: Are Unemployment Benefits Taxable?
  A: Unemployment insurance is subject to Federal income taxes. You may voluntarily elect to have Federal income taxes deducted from your gross Unemployment Insurance … More
• Q: How Do I Establish An Account With Ides?
  A: Every newly created employing unit must register with IDES within 30 days of start­up. Use the UI­1 form or a UI­1 DOM form for domestic / household … More

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