Ep. 45 - Illinois' New Employment Laws of 2026
From Making Work Better: Employment Law & Workplace Challenges by The Prinz Law Firm
January 15, 2026 · 43 min · Season 3 · Episode 45
About this episode
This episode discusses the new employment laws set to take effect in Illinois in 2026, including workplace transparency and paid nursing breaks.
From increased workplace transparency to paid nursing breaks to background check requirements , many new laws and updates to existing legal framework are set to go into effect in Illinois at the start of 2026 . As employment attorneys, Katie Rinkus and Hannah Savaso are here to help you stay on top of the biggest changes. In this epis ode, we'll walk yo u thro ugh what's changing and what both employees and businesses should be aware of heading into the new year. Tune in to hear Katie and Hannah discuss: What Illinois now consider s as "unlawful employment practices " Which workplace leaves must now be paid How state equal pay requirements are becoming more streamlined Upcoming restrictions surrounding the use of AI during the hiring process How Illinois is being proactive in preserv ing workers' safety protections that may be at risk Whether you're a business owner or an employee, keeping up to date with the changing workplace is essential . Give this episode a liste n to learn what these changes might mean for you ! Stay Connected and Learn More Read our blog post on Illinois' New Laws in 2026 R e a d Katie's blog post on changes to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act Katie…
People in this episode
Guest: Hannah Savaso
Topics covered
- employment law
- workplace transparency
- paid nursing breaks
- background check requirements
Keywords
- Illinois
- employment laws
- 2026
- legal updates
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Illinois
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