HB4844

Illinois HB4844 requires employers to compensate employees at their regular rate of pay for time served on jury duty.

Illinois HB4844 amends the Jury Act and the Jury Commission Act to ensure employers compensate employees at their regular rate of pay for time spent on jury duty. The bill mandates that employers provide time off for jury service and prohibits them from penalizing employees for fulfilling this civic duty. Employers are also required to maintain employee benefits during jury service. Violators face potential contempt charges, financial liability, and reinstatement orders for employees wrongfully discharged.