The Illinois State Legislature wrapped up another busy year enacting and amending a wide range of employment laws. This alert provides an overview of what Illinois employers need to know about key legal developments that may affect their compliance obligations, including new leave entitlements and paid break time for nursing mothers, as well as significant changes to the Workplace Transparency Act and Illinois Victims Economic Security and Safety Act.

Each new year brings changes to Illinois employment laws, and 2026 will be no different. Here are six key employment law changes that Illinois employers should be aware of.