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Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act
The Act requires contractors to use at least 90% Illinois laborers on all public works projects that receive State funds or funds administered by the State during a period of excessive unemployment. Excessive unemployment is defined as any month immediately following 2 consecutive calendar months that the Illinois unemployment rate exceeds 5%. Civil penalties may be imposed on employers who hire non-Illinois workers on State public works projects.
The Act has come into effect as the unemployment rate in Illinois has exceeded 5% (according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics) for two consecutive months. The unemployment rates for March (revised) and April were 5.1%.
IDOL is now accepting complaints under the Act.
Webinar: Updates to the Prevailing Wage Act
Join us at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, for a webinar that will cover recent legislative changes, the annual prevailing wage survey and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act.
Contact Number
General Information: 217-843-0463
Email: Craig.Colbrook@illinois.gov