SB2004 Amendment Summary

• Establishes a tiered minimum wage schedule for Illinois workers based on age, beginning January 1, 2015, with different rates for workers aged 18-25 and workers aged 26 and older.

• Sets minimum wage at $8.25 per hour for workers aged 18-25 from January 1, 2015 onward, increasing to $9.00 per hour for workers aged 26+ from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.

• Increases minimum wage for workers aged 26 and older to $9.50 per hour for 2016 and $10.00 per hour effective January 1, 2017.

• Allows employers to pay up to 50¢ less than the minimum wage during the first 90 calendar days of employment for workers aged 18 and older, with exceptions for day laborers and temporary workers.

• Prohibits municipalities, including home rule municipalities, from establishing a minimum wage exceeding the state minimum wage established under this section.