STATE OF ILLINOIS 2018 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS & POSITIONS HB4324 - Welch (D-Cook) creates the Wage Lien Act. This bill allows employees who believe they are owed wages or benefits, to file a lien on their employer’s personal property. The Illinois Dept. of Labor would administer the act which they estimate will cost the state over $1 million. HBAI is opposed to this bill and is urging a NO vote. HB5046 - Welch - creates the Fair Scheduling Act, whereby employers must provide 72 hours’ notice of shift changes to the employees work schedules. There are exceptions for things the employer cannot control such as acts of nature, fire, or civil unrest. However, HBAI remains opposed to this bill and is requesting a NO vote. SB2999 - Van Pelt - provides that an employer shall reimburse an employee for all necessary expenses incurred by the employee directly related to services provided for the employer. the sponsor admits her bill is too broad and is working with business groups to narrow its scope. SB2999 is the result of a constituent complaint to Senator Van Pelt from an employee who believes they should be reimbursed for the expense of using their personal cell phones for business purposes. HBAI is opposed to the bill but is open to the narrow consideration of reimbursing for phone expenses. These are just the “hot topics” to share. If these issues affect your business take the opportunity to tell your legislators in person at Lobby Day. To register contact the HBA office at 618-343-6331 10am Briefing and Lunch at Sangamo Club 1pm - 5pm Legislative Visits at Capitol and Stratton Building 5:30pm - 7pm Legislative Reception at Sangamo Club 9
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