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Due
to the improving economy in Illinois and the statewide
unemployment rate falling to 5%, the Employment of Illinois
Workers on Public Works Act is no longer in effect as of March
14th. The law, which requires employees on all public works
projects to be comprised of a minimum of 90% Illinois residents,
took effect on July 1, 2020, when the jobless rate was above
five percent for two consecutive months.
On March 14th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the
state’s jobless rate was five percent, triggering the suspension
of enforcement of the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public
Works Act.
“Following two challenging years due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Illinois’ economy is improving thanks to policies implemented by
the Pritzker Administration,” said Illinois Department of Labor
Acting Director Jane Flanagan. “The Illinois Department of Labor
will continue enforcing the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act to
ensure public tax dollars are granted to local contractors and
workers.”
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) administers the
Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, which was
enacted to alleviate unemployment in Illinois by ensuring that
most workers on public works projects are residents of the
state.
More information about the Employment of Illinois Workers on
Public Works Act can be found
here.
[Illinois Office of Communication and
Information]
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