Illinois employment requirements
Minimum Wage
$15.00/hour
Overtime
1.5x after 40h/week
Sick Leave
Not required by state law
Worker Protections
Domestic Worker Bill of Rights in effect
Illinois Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- •Written employment contract required
- •Right to at least one day of rest per week
- •Protection against sexual harassment
- •Right to workers' compensation
Important notes for Illinois
- •Illinois Domestic Workers Bill of Rights requires a written contract.
Frequently asked questions
What does Illinois's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights mean for my contract?
Illinois has a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights that provides additional protections including: Written employment contract required, Right to at least one day of rest per week, Protection against sexual harassment, Right to workers' compensation. These protections are referenced in your contract.
What is the minimum wage in Illinois?
The current statewide minimum wage in Illinois is $15.00/hour. Your nanny's pay rate must be at or above this amount, and a city or county rate may be higher. The contract builder currently checks the statewide rate only, so confirm the local rate for the work address.