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More Laws to Protect Illinois Workers

NEW STATE LAWS WILL FURTHER PROTECT WORKERS IN ILLINOIS. 

 

THE FIRST MEASURE STRENGTHENS THE ONE DAY REST IN SEVEN ACT, WHICH GIVES EMPLOYEES THE RIGHT TO AT LEAST ONE DAY OFF EVERY WORKWEEK SAYS STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ACTING DIRECTOR JANE FLANAGAN.

 

 

A SECOND NEW LAW ADDRESSES CHILDREN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE MORE JUSTIFICATION FOR EXPECTING YOUNG PERFORMERS TO WORK OVERNIGHT HOURS.

 

 

IT ALSO REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO GIVE WORKERS AN ADDITIONAL 20 MINUTE BREAK DURING A 12 HOUR SHIFT.

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