HB2794

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFY-DEVELOPER

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2794 amends the Employee Classification Act to enhance enforcement and penalties for misclassification of employees in construction.

Illinois HB2794 amends the Employee Classification Act to strengthen enforcement and penalties for misclassification of employees in construction projects. The bill imposes joint and several liability on developers, general contractors, and subcontractors for misclassification by any subcontractor. It also allows for private right of action for aggrieved parties and provides for civil penalties, including liquidated damages and attorney's fees.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee