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flag Illinois Supreme Court rules employers must pay workers for mandatory pre- and post-shift tasks, expanding wage protections beyond federal law.

flag The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on March 19, 2026, that the state’s Minimum Wage Law requires employers to pay workers for mandatory pre- and post-shift activities, such as health screenings, even if federal law excludes them. flag The court held that Illinois law does not adopt the federal Portal-to-Portal Act’s exclusions, meaning such time is compensable if required by the employer and performed on company premises. flag The decision stems from a lawsuit by Amazon warehouse workers and could increase wage liability for employers. flag The case returns to federal court for further proceedings.

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