On August 26, 2014, Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation (Public Act 98-1050) to fight the widespread but often overlooked practice of discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Law to Stop Discrimination Against Pregnant Women in the Workplace.
On January 9, 2015, Gov. Quinn expanded pregnancy discrimination protections through Executive Order 2015-3.
View the Governor’s Office Executive Order on Pregnancy Discrimination In State Employment.
On April 8, 2014, Gov. Quinn urged fair wages for women on Equal Pay Day.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Urging Fairer Wages for Women On Equal Pay Day in Illinois.
During the Quinn Administration, more than $21 million was recovered for workers under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and Illinois minimum wage and overtime provisions.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Bill to Increase Wage Protections for Thousands of Illinois Workers .
Gov. Quinn also signed legislation to reform the use of payroll cards and prevent worker misclassification.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Legislation to Protect Workers Across Illinois.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Laws to Protect Illinois Workers’ Paychecks.
On June 28, 2011, Governor Quinn signed a comprehensive overhaul of Illinois’ workers’ compensation system.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Signing Historic Overhaul of Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation System.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Announcing Historic Workers’ Compensation Rate Reductions.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Announcing Nearly 20 Percent Reduction in Workers’ Compensation Costs.
On November 10, 2011, Gov. Quinn applauded passage of legislation to strengthen unemployment insurance.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Applauding Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Unemployment Insurance Program.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Announcing New Employment System to Help Connect Jobless with Businesses.