Illinois has seen several new employment laws take effect since the beginning of 2025. Prinz’s marketing manager and employment paralegal Matt Tedeschi joins employment attorney and business counselor Katie Rinkus to recap some of the most significant changes and what they mean for both employees and employers.
From minimum wage increases to an expansion of the Illinois Human Rights Act and new whistleblower protections, these new changes will have wide-ranging impacts on workplaces and employment litigation for years to come. Drawing upon interactions they’ve had with Prinz clients and callers, Matt and Katie explain how these new laws are changing the legal landscape in Illinois, while offering practical tips on how to adapt business policies to ensure workplaces remain compliant.
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