The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is standing firm against the proposed federal wage rollbacks that could reportedly threaten the wages of home health care workers.

State Leaders Speak Out

According to an IDOL press release, a proposal by the Trump administration would allegedly roll back key wage and overtime protections for millions of home healthcare workers.

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The Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan condemned the move, calling it a threat to the economic security of working famalies.

While Illinois has robust minimum wage and overtime protections for home health care workers, if the proposed rule is adopted, it will create inconsistency and confusion across the country. As the federal government weakens

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