TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — As 2024 comes to an end, tomorrow marks the start of several new laws in the state of Illinois. Here’s just a handful of law starting in 2025.
Minimum Wage Increase
One new law is centered around raising the state minimum wage.
According to the Illinois Department of Labor, the state’s minimum wage in the new year will increase to $15 an hour, because of a law passed in 2019 that would increase the rate of pay until it reached $15 an hour in 2025.
Tipped workers will also see an increase from $8.40 to $9 an hour. That’s thanks to a state law that says tipped workers must earn at least 60% of the state’s minimum wage.
Also, disabled Americans living in Illinois will be allowed to earn a minimum wage, because of the Dignity in Pay Act.
Digital Driver’s License
Another new law starting January 1, 2025, is the use of digital driver’s licenses. This means that government agencies and businesses will accept either a picture of your license on your phone or a physical copy.
The law has drawn some mixed reactions as the new law will also mean that the state can charge up to $6 for an app that registers the digital ID.
Salary Benefits on Job Listings
Starting in the new year, most Illinois employers will have to disclose pay and benefits information on job postings.
The change is mandated by an amendment to the Equal pay Act of 2003. The law requires that all employers with 15 or more employees must include the pay scale and benefits on the job posting.
Other Laws to Be Aware of for 2025
- Catalytic converter recyclers must record the donor vehicle’s vin number.
- Hotels will be banned from using single-use plastic bottles in rooms.
- Coroners must report suspicious levels of fentanyl found in toxicology reports to law enforcement agencies.
- Employees can skip mandatory work meetings where political or religious matters are shared
- Illinois employers are prohibited from checking to verify if applicants can legally work in the United States
- Limit employers from using predictive AI in hiring practices
- The state must conduct a Property Tax Study
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