This past month, new independent contractor misclassification lawsuits were filed in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, and Washington by EMTs, cellular service “drive testers,” home.
Earlier this year, the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (the Act) was signed into law by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker. The Act goes into effect on January 1, 2024.
The earliest the Chicago City Council could vote on the issue, which was crafted by Mayor Brandon Johnson and backed by the Illinois Restaurant Association, would be Friday.