July 2008

The Illinois minimum wage increase takes effect July 1, 2008, increasing the minimum wage from $7.50/hour to $7.75/hour.

Proposed HB 4536 passed both houses and is awaiting the Governor’s signature, and will amend the Downstate Teacher Article of
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New legislation (HB 1007) has been introduced which would allow individuals currently holding a valid school service personnel certificate to
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Two newly proposed Illinois bills, SB 2689 and SB 2689, would benefit educational support personnel and teachers if approved by
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A new study, The Teaching Penalty – Teacher Pay Losing Ground, was released by the Economic Policy Institute, which indicated that
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New legislation (HB 4448) has been introduced, which would provide for the public release of profiles of professionals falling under
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New legislation (HB 1509) went into effect on January 1, 2008 which will now allows employees to commence civil actions
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a fact sheet on the application of federal anti-discrimination laws, which provides “best practices” recommendations
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A new public act (94-349) was created to amend the Hospital Licensing Requirements, 77 Ill. Admin. Code 250, prohibiting hospitals
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The Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46/15) is amended, requiring electronic fingerprint checking for all new hires to
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