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 Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Summary

• For most private employers, employer liability for unfair labor practices is governed by the National Labor Relations Act. See Unfair Labor Practices.
• If an employer seeks to hire replacement workers during a strike or lockout, it must follow certain advertising rules. See Advertising for Strike or Lockout Replacements.