Illinois Labor Law Poster.

Employer: Percipience Home Care LLC

Effective Date: 2/19/2025

1. Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

  • Minimum wage: $14.00/hour (Chicago: $15.80/hour for large employers)

  • Overtime pay: 1.5x the regular hourly rate for hours exceeding 40 per week

  • Child labor restrictions: Minimum working age and restrictions on hazardous jobs

2. Illinois Minimum Wage & Overtime Law

  • Minimum wage: $14.00/hour (as of 2024)

  • Overtime pay required for hours over 40 in a workweek

  • Tipped employees: Must earn at least the minimum wage when tips are included

3. Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (Effective Jan. 1, 2024)

  • All employees are entitled to earn at least 40 hours of paid leave per year

  • Leave can be used for any reason, with prior notice if possible

4. Illinois Wage Payment & Collection Act

  • Employees must be paid regularly (at least semi-monthly)

  • Final wages must be paid within the next scheduled payday upon termination

  • Employers cannot deduct wages without employee authorization

5. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – Federal

  • Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for:

    • Birth/adoption of a child

    • Caring for a family member with a serious health condition

    • Personal medical conditions

6. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law

  • Provides benefits for employees injured on the job

  • Coverage includes medical expenses, wage replacement, and disability benefits

  • Report workplace injuries within 45 days

7. Illinois Discrimination & Harassment Protections (Illinois Human Rights Act)

  • Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation is prohibited

  • Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited

  • Report discrimination to the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)

8. Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act

  • Allows employees to use personal sick leave benefits to care for family members

  • Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees needing time off

9. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) – Federal

  • Employers must maintain a safe workplace free from recognized hazards

  • Employees have the right to report unsafe conditions without retaliation

  • OSHA contact: 1-800-321-6742

10. Illinois Unemployment Insurance Notice

  • Employees may qualify for unemployment benefits if laid off or terminated

  • Claims can be filed with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) at: https://www.ides.illinois.gov

11. Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act

  • Employers must provide reasonable break time and private spaces (not restrooms) for nursing mothers to express breast milk

  • Applies to employers with five or more employees