Employer Liability: Illinois
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick, Rozlyn Fulgoni-Britton and Susan W. Kline, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Summary
- For most private employers, employer liability for unfair labor practices is governed by the National Labor Relations Act. See Unfair Labor Practices by Private Employers.
- Public employers' liability for unfair labor practices is governed by the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. The Illinois Labor Relations Board has jurisdiction over unfair labor practice complaints. See Unfair Labor Practices by Public Employers.
- If an employer seeks to hire replacement workers during a strike or lockout, it must follow certain advertising rules. See Advertising for Striker or Lockout Replacements.
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