Illinois § 1-35
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-35, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-35.
Costs and attorney's fees. An employee, prospective employee, or former employee shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in challenging a contract for violation of this Act upon a final, non-appealable action in favor of the employee, prospective employee, or former employee on the question of the validity and enforceability of the contract. (Source: P.A. 101-221, eff. 1-1-20.) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-23) Sec. 1-35. Compensatory damages, costs, and attorney's fees. An employee, prospective employee, or former employee shall be entitled to compensatory damages, in addition to reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in challenging a contract for violation of this Act upon a final, non-appealable action in favor of the employee, prospective employee, or former employee on the question of the validity and enforceability of the contract or defending an action for breach of a confidentiality agreement pursuant to this Act. (Source: P.A. 104-23, eff. 1-1-26.) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-320) Sec. 1-35. Consequential damages, costs, and attorney's fees. An employee, prospective employee, or former employee shall be entitled to consequential damages, in addition to reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in challenging a contract for violation of this Act upon a final, non-appealable action in favor of the employee, prospective employee, or former employee on the question of the validity and enforceability of the contract or defending an action for breach of a confidentiality agreement pursuant to this Act. (Source: P.A. 104-320, eff. 1-1-26.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1-35
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-35 cover?
Section 1-35 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 1-35?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-35" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 1-35 apply to my situation?
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