Topics:
February 13, 2024 Last Edit: June 5, 2025
Rep. Elizbeth (Lisa) Hernandez (D, Cicero) filed legislation to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.
The legislation, HB 5345, amends the Minimum Wage Law, eliminating the allowance for gratuities and requiring employers to pay tipped workers the regular minimum wage rate of the state or local government, whichever is higher.
Under current law, tipped workers are required to receive the full minimum wage, but the employer may credit tips for up to 40% of that wage rate.
The legislation, if passed, would go into effect on January 1, 2025. The current minimum wage in Illinois is $14 per hour and it will rise to $15 per hour on January 1, 2025.
State:
Get to know NFIB
NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating on behalf of small and independent businesses nationwide.
Related Articles
November 19, 2025
Iowa State Director Stresses the Need for Property Tax Reform
Iowa State Director Matt Everson and John Hendrickson of Iowans for Tax Rel…
Read More
November 17, 2025
NFIB Discusses Pro-Small Business Tax Provisions at League City…
Attendees received a legislative overview of pro-small business tax reforms…
Read More
November 17, 2025
UI Tax Cuts Welcome News for South Carolina Small Businesses
The relief comes as Main Street businesses struggle with rising costs and o…
Read More
November 17, 2025
ICYMI: NFIB NH Op-Ed Calls for Small Business Tax Relief
Column focuses on boosting small businesses with pro-growth reform.
Read More