Illinois § 5-20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-20.
Violations. An employee or representative of employees claiming a violation of this Act may bring an action against the hotel employer or casino employer in the circuit court of the county in which the hotel or casino is located and is entitled to all remedies available under the law or in equity appropriate to remedy any such violation, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief or other equitable relief including reinstatement and compensatory damages. Before a representative of employees may bring a claim under this Act, the representative must first notify the hotel employer or casino employer in writing of the alleged violation under this Act and allow the hotel employer or casino employer 15 calendar days to remedy the alleged violation. An employee or representative of employees that successfully brings a claim under this Act shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and costs. An award of economic damages shall not exceed $350 for each violation. Each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. (Source: P.A. 101-221, eff. 3-1-21 (See Section 50 of P.A. 101-639 for effective date of P.A. 101-221).)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20 cover?
Section 5-20 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 § 5-20?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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