Are you doing business in the state of Illinois? Below are the mandates you need to be aware of
When operating a business, its important to keep track of your state’s requirements so compliance doesn’t slip through the cracks. The list below can help you stay organized and on top of compliance-related to-dos in the state of Illinois.
Retirement mandate for the state of Illinois
The state of Illinois requires most businesses to offer their employees access to a retirement savings plan.
- For more information, please see our guide to Illinois Secure Choice
- Or visit our partner Guideline to learn more about their 401(k) offerings. Learn about Guideline
Illinois requires workers’ compensation
Did you know that the state of Illinois requires almost all businesses with 1+ employees to provide a workers’ compensation policy?
- For more information, please see our guide to Illinois workers’ compensation insurance
- Or visit our partner NEXT to receive a workers’ compensation quote. Visit NEXT for a quote
Sexual harassment training
In Illinois, almost all employees need to take harassment training on an annual basis.
- For more information, please see our employer’s guide to sexual harassment training
- Or visit our partner, Traliant, to purchase the training. Learn about Traliant
Paid family leave is pending
Payroll withholding and employer contributions for Illinois’ paid family and medical program begin on January 1, 2024. Most employees will become eligible for benefits starting on March 1, 2024. Learn more in our paid family medical leave guide.
State registration
If you employ an employee in the state of Illinois, you are required to set up state unemployment and withholding accounts. If you would like to streamline this process and take it off your plate, please visit our partner, Middesk to learn more.
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Jon Davis is the Sr. Content Marketing Manager at OnPay. He has over 15 years of experience writing for small and growing businesses. Jon lives and works in Atlanta.