HR and Workplace Safety: Illinois

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick, Lindsey M. Hogan, Stacey Smiricky and Tareen Zafrullah, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Summary

• Illinois is a State Plan state. See Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• The Day and Temporary Labor Services Act establishes safety and health protections for day and temporary workers. See Day and Temporary Worker Protections.
• The Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act (HCESA) requires hotels and casinos to comply with several mandates to provide employee protections. See The Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act .
• A person may not operate a motor vehicle while using a handheld electronic communication device, including a cell phone or tablet. See Cell Phone Use While Driving.
• Chicago has local requirements pertaining to the safety and security of hotel workers. See Local Requirements.