HB4007 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to require employers who enforce covenants not to compete to pay employees their full compensation and benefits during the restriction period.

• Employer payment obligation continues either for the duration specified in the covenant or until the separated employee obtains full-time employment at commensurate pay and benefits in a field not subject to the covenant, whichever occurs first.

• Any attempt to enforce a covenant not to compete that fails to comply with the payment requirements automatically voids the covenant.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.