Newly released Department of Homeland Security Guidelines detail process with federal, state, and labor enforcement agencies to better enforce employment laws. Advocates cite concerns and positive developments.

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September 7, 2020 

Raise the Floor Alliance Receives National Grant for Just Cause Anti-Retaliation Legislation  

Chicago, IL — Raise the Floor Alliance is among nine recipients of a national grant by Clean Slate for Worker Power to advance labor law reform. The $47,200 award will help Raise the Floor Alliance to advance anti-retaliation legislation to implement state-wide just cause standards for terminating employees. 

JUNE 8, 2020 

$2 Million IDHS Project Becomes First of State-Run Cash Relief program for IL Undocumented Families Impacted by COVID-19 

Advocates say more relief could be on the way after IDHS immigrant services and welcoming centers receive $89 million 

MAY 18, 2017 

WIDESPREAD WORKPLACE VIOLATIONS IN ILLINOIS BREEDING A CLIMATE OF FEAR AND ILLEGALITY

Workers Release New Report and Call on Local, State Reps to Act in Trump Era