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May 22, 2025
Back in 2023, Illinois enacted the One Day Rest in Seven Act (Act), which generally requires employers to provide employees with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every seven-day period. See our article here about the Act.
Effective March 21, 2025, Illinois amended the Act to prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who exercise their rights under the Act, make complaints to the employer or the Illinois Department of Labor alleging violations of the Act, or participate in investigations or proceedings under the Act. See Illinois Senate Bill 3180.
No private right of action exists under the Act. Aggrieved employees may file claims with the Illinois Department of Labor, which may assess penalties and fees and which may commence a civil action or administrate proceeding against an employer for alleged violations of the Act.
The author of this article, Patricia Tsipras, is a member of the Bar of Pennsylvania. This article is designed to provide one perspective regarding recent legal developments, and is not intended to serve as legal advice in Pennsylvania, Illinois, or any other jurisdiction, nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship with any reader of the article where one does not exist. Always consult an attorney with specific legal issues.
