Updated threshold and guidance to reflect an amended definition of hotel that expands employer coverage under the Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance.
Illinois employers that employ minor employees under 16 years old should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook to inform minor employees and their supervisors about legally required meal breaks and to demonstrate compliance with Illinois's Child Labor Law.
Updated threshold to reflect rules clarifying employer coverage and to include information on the handbook requirement under the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance; and updated guidance to include employer requirements concerning written confirmation and forms.