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Illinois Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: 820 ILCS 105/1
Illinois minimum wage is $14.00/hr ($16.20/hr in Chicago). Requires One Day Rest in Seven (ODRISA) permitting employees 24 consecutive hours of rest every calendar week.
Employee Statutory Rights (IL)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $14.00/hr ($16.20 in Chicago).
- ✓ One Day Rest in Seven (ODRISA): Right to 24 consecutive hours of rest every calendar week.
- ✓ 20-minute paid meal break for shifts of 7.5 hours or longer.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (IL)
- § Must provide ODRISA 24-hour rest periods and notify Illinois DOL of exemptions.
- § Must pay overtime at 1.5x regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
- § Must comply with Chicago and Cook County local minimum wage ordinances.
Illinois Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Illinois for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation 820 ILCS 105/1, the 2026 minimum wage in Illinois is $14.00 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Illinois mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Illinois follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Illinois take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Illinois permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.60/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $8.40/hr.
Common Illinois Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Applying Illinois state rate in Chicago where higher municipal rates apply.
Violating ODRISA rest requirements for 7-consecutive-day shift schedules.
Failing to provide meal break within 5 hours of shift start.
Did Your Employer Violate Illinois Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from 820 ILCS 105/1
Based on Illinois labor code standards (820 ILCS 105/1), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Illinois
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & IL Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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