Illinois overtime.
Illinois layers its own overtime rules on top of the federal FLSA baseline.
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How Illinois calculates overtime.
Weekly overtime
Hours over 40 per workweek paid at 1.5×
Daily overtime
Not required by state law
Double time
Not required by state law
7th consecutive day
No special rule
Calculate your Illinois overtime
The weekly timesheet automatically applies IL rules.
Who's outside the rules
These categories of employees may be exempt from the overtime requirements above:
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Executive, administrative, and professional employees
Illinois One Day Rest in Seven Act requires at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every calendar week.
Illinois Department of Labor
(312) 793-2800
Illinois at a glance
Illinois has the 18th largest economy in the world with a GDP exceeding $1 trillion, anchored by the Chicago metropolitan area's diverse economic base. The state leads in finance, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, transportation logistics, and is investing heavily in quantum computing and clean energy technologies.
Industries with frequent overtime
Finance and Professional Services
Chicago's status as a global financial center means workers in banking, trading, and professional services often work extended hours, particularly during market events and fiscal reporting periods.
Manufacturing
With over 9% of employment in manufacturing, including food processing, machinery, and transportation equipment, factory workers frequently work overtime shifts to meet production quotas.
Transportation and Logistics
As a major national hub with all six Class I railroads and O'Hare International Airport, warehouse workers, drivers, and logistics staff commonly work overtime during peak shipping seasons.
Healthcare
Nurses, medical technicians, and hospital support staff often work overtime due to patient care demands and staffing needs across the state's extensive hospital systems.
Illinois overtime FAQ
Yes, Illinois has the One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA), which requires employers to provide employees at least 24 hours of rest in every calendar week. If employees work on the seventh consecutive day and exceed 40 hours, they must be paid overtime. Additionally, employees must receive a 20-minute meal break for every 7.5-hour shift.
No. Private-sector employers in Illinois cannot substitute compensatory time off for overtime wages. Employees must be compensated at 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a week. Offering comp time instead of overtime pay violates state law.
Overtime in Illinois must be paid at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. With the minimum wage at $14.00 per hour in 2024 (increasing to $15.00 in 2025), the minimum overtime rate is currently $21.00 per hour.
Filing a wage claim in Illinois
If you believe you're owed unpaid overtime, here's what to do — in order.
Gather documentation including pay stubs, time records, and any written communications about wages or hours.
File a complaint with the Illinois Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Division.
You may also file a claim with the federal Wage and Hour Division if your employer is covered by FLSA.
Alternatively, you can file a civil lawsuit to recover unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees.
Illinois' One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) requires employers to provide at least 24 hours of rest in every calendar week. Employers need a special permit from the Department of Labor if they want employees to voluntarily work on the seventh day. Employees who work on the seventh day and exceed 40 hours must receive overtime pay, and this arrangement must be truly voluntary.
For general education only. Overtime law changes and has exceptions not listed here. For a specific situation, talk to your employer's HR department, the Illinois Department of Labor, or an employment attorney.