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IL HB5349

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Marlow Colvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act to require employers who fail to pay ordered wages within 15 calendar days to pay a 1% daily penalty to the employee, capped at twice the unpaid wages owed
  • Makes employers liable to the Department of Labor for 20% of unpaid wages when demanded by the Director of Labor or ordered by court to pay
  • Restructures the existing penalty provision by moving the 20% Department liability requirement to the beginning of the penalty section rather than at the end
  • Allows the Director of Labor to recover penalties through civil action in circuit court, with representation by the Attorney General
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

WAGE PAYMENT COLLECT-PENALTIES

Last Action

Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin

2/25/2010

Committee Referrals

Labor2/22/2010
Rules2/5/2010

Full Bill Text

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