Illinois SB1771 establishes a wage reimbursement pilot program to incentivize employers to hire formerly incarcerated individuals.
SB1771, the Securing All Futures through Equitable Reinvestment (SAFER) Communities Act, creates a wage reimbursement pilot program to support formerly incarcerated individuals in re-entering the workforce. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will award grants to Navigators, entities certified by the Department, to provide wage reimbursements to employers who hire eligible participants. Employers can receive up to 50% reimbursement of wages for participants, or 75% if the job is in a disproportionately impacted area.
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