Minimum Wage Law

Beginning January 1, 2020 - Guarantees a minimum wage of $9.25 per hour for workers 18 years of age and older. An employer where gratuities are paid to employee, may pay 60% of the minimum wage to its employees. Employers may apply for licenses to pay sub-minimum rates to learners and certain workers with physical and mental limitations. Overtime must be paid after 40 hour of work per week at time and one-half the regular rate.

Contact Numbers

Forms/Links

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status in Illinois
• Illinois Hourly Minimum Wage Rates by Year
• Minimum Wage/Overtime Claim NEW ONLINE System (Effective October 10, 2018)
• Application for License to Employ Physically or Mentally Challenged at Sub Minimum Wage Rate
• Application for License to Employ Learner at Sub Minimum Wage Rate
• See the law, 820 ILCS 105/1-15 (Legislative Website)
• Administrative Code, 56 Ill. Adm. Code 210 (Legislative Website)
• Required Posters
• Exemptions​