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title: "Illinois Employer Requirements 2027 Checklist | MCC"
description: "Illinois employers in 2027:  SUTA wage base, new hires reported in 20 days, $15.00 minimum wage, final pay by the next payday if fired. Official sources linked."
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Employer checklist · Illinois · 2027

# Illinois employer compliance checklist for 2027

Registration, new hires, pay rates, leave, breaks, insurance, final pay and year-end filing, in the order you meet them, each from the state's own pages.

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**Sources checked:** November 2026

**Quick answer.** Illinois: SUTA wage base; 3.35% new employer rate; new hires reported in 20 days; $15.00 minimum wage; paid sick leave required; meal breaks required; final pay by the next payday if fired. 20 of 20 checklist items are confirmed on official pages; none are open.

## Illinois 2027 employer checklist

### 1. Register for unemployment tax and withholdingBefore the first payroll.

- #### ConfirmedOpen a state unemployment tax account IDES: register within 30 days of start-up through MyTax Illinois, or on paper with form REG-UI-1. Source: [Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)](https://mytax.illinois.gov/), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois unemployment tax 2027](/bookkeeping/suta-illinois-2027)
- #### ConfirmedTaxable wage base for 2027 Not announced yet when we checked in November 2026. Use the 2026 base below until the state publishes the 2027 figure, usually by January. Source: [IDES: 2026 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution Rates (EA-50)](https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/EA-50_2026.pdf), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois unemployment tax 2027](/bookkeeping/suta-illinois-2027)
- #### ConfirmedTaxable wage base for 2026 (the latest published) $14,250 per employee in 2026.IDES: only the first $14,250 of wages paid to a worker in calendar year 2026 is subject to contributions. Source: [IDES: 2026 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution Rates (EA-50)](https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/EA-50_2026.pdf), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois unemployment tax 2027](/bookkeeping/suta-illinois-2027)
- #### ConfirmedNew employer tax rate 3.35% for a new employer.IDES: 3.350% for 2026, which includes the 0.550% fund building rate. The DOL table lists 2.80% before it.Administrative support and waste management (NAICS 56): 3.45%: 3.450% for 2026 (IDES).

Source: [IDES: 2026 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution Rates (EA-50)](https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/EA-50_2026.pdf), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois unemployment tax 2027](/bookkeeping/suta-illinois-2027)

- #### ConfirmedQuarterly wage reports and payments IDES: the quarterly UI-3/40 is due April 30, July 31, October 31 and January 31. Source: [IDES: 2026 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution Rates (EA-50)](https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/EA-50_2026.pdf), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois unemployment tax 2027](/bookkeeping/suta-illinois-2027)
- #### ConfirmedState income tax withholding State income tax applies. New employees fill out the state certificate: IL-W-4, Employee's and other Payee's Illinois Withholding Allowance Certificate. Source: [Official page](https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/forms/withholding/documents/currentyear/il-w-4.pdf), checked November 2026
- #### ConfirmedWorkers who live in a neighboring state Reciprocity partners named by the state: Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. Their residents can give you Form IL-W-5-NR (Employee's Statement of Nonresidence in Illinois).compensation paid to residents of Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin Sources: [Illinois Department of Revenue: Publication 130, Withholding Illinois Income Tax for My Employees](https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/pubs/who-is-required-to-withhold-illinois-income-tax/withholding-illinois-income-tax-for-my-employees.html); [Illinois Department of Revenue: I am an Illinois resident and earn wages in another state](https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.806.html), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois tax reciprocity](/bookkeeping/state-tax-reciprocity-illinois)

### 2. Report new hires and check work eligibilityFor every hire, rehire and, where the state says so, contractor.

- #### ConfirmedReport each new hire to the state Within 20 days of the employee's first day on the payroll.Who: New hires, including independent contractors.
- Independent contractors: yes, report them too. IDES says to report new hires including independent contractors.
- How: online, fax, mail, electronic file. Fax 1-217-557-1947; mail to the Illinois New Hire Directory, 115 S. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60603-3820.

Source: [IDES: New Hires](https://ides.illinois.gov/employer-resources/taxes-reporting/new-hires.html), checked November 2026 · More: [First hire checklist for Illinois](/bookkeeping/first-hire-checklist-by-state?state=il)

- #### ConfirmedWorkplace posters Illinois Department of Labor lists the required posters. Source: [Illinois Department of Labor: Posters](https://labor.illinois.gov/employers/posters.html), checked November 2026 · More: [First hire checklist for Illinois](/bookkeeping/first-hire-checklist-by-state?state=il)
- #### ConfirmedE-Verify for private employers No state rule requires it, and neither the State nor any local government may require an employer to use E-Verify beyond what federal law requires. Effective: The current notice and limit rules took effect January 1, 2025 (Public Act 103-0879).Neither the State nor any of its political subdivisions, nor any unit of local government, including a home rule unit,If skipped: A civil penalty of $2,000 to $5,000 for a first violation of the Act's E-Verify rules, with higher amounts for later violations.

Source: [Public Act 103-0879 (amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act), Illinois General Assembly](https://ilga.gov/Legislation/publicacts/view/103-0879), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois E-Verify](/bookkeeping/e-verify-illinois)

### 3. Set pay at the minimum wage: January 1 and mid-yearCheck every hourly and tipped rate against the floor.

- #### ConfirmedMinimum wage now (2026) $15.00 an hour.$15.00 for workers 18 and older since January 1, 2025 (Illinois Department of Labor). Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: Minimum Wage/Overtime FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/minimum-wage-overtime-faq.html); [U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)
- #### ConfirmedMinimum wage change in 2027 $15.00 an hour; no scheduled change in our data.No scheduled increase on the department's FAQ or the US DOL table. Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: Minimum Wage/Overtime FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/minimum-wage-overtime-faq.html); [Cook County: Cook County issues notice of the minimum wage ordinance (July 1, 2026 rates)](https://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/cook-county-issues-notice-minimum-wage-ordinance-5); [U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)
- #### ConfirmedTipped employees Cash wage of at least $9.00 an hour in 2027, with tips making up the rest.Employers may credit tips up to 40% of the wage, leaving $9.00 (Illinois DOL). Source: [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)
- #### ConfirmedRate for: Workers under 18 (fewer than 650 hours with the employer this year) $13.00 an hour in 2027 ($13.00 in 2026).Illinois DOL FAQ. Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: Minimum Wage/Overtime FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/minimum-wage-overtime-faq.html); [Cook County: Cook County issues notice of the minimum wage ordinance (July 1, 2026 rates)](https://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/cook-county-issues-notice-minimum-wage-ordinance-5); [U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)
- #### ConfirmedRate for: New non-tipped workers 18+, first 90 days $14.50 an hour in 2027 ($14.50 in 2026).Illinois DOL FAQ. Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: Minimum Wage/Overtime FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/minimum-wage-overtime-faq.html); [Cook County: Cook County issues notice of the minimum wage ordinance (July 1, 2026 rates)](https://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/cook-county-issues-notice-minimum-wage-ordinance-5); [U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated November 5, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (revised July 1, 2026)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)
- #### ConfirmedCity and county rates Cook County sets its own rate: "$15.40 for non-tipped workers and $9.25 for tipped employees" from July 1, 2026. Its notice tells employees to check "the municipality in which they work to ensure the municipality does not have its own minimum wage." Source: [Cook County: Cook County issues notice of the minimum wage ordinance (July 1, 2026 rates)](https://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/cook-county-issues-notice-minimum-wage-ordinance-5), checked November 2026 · More: [Minimum wage by state 2027](/bookkeeping/minimum-wage-by-state-2027)

### 4. Paid sick leaveAccrual, limits and notice.

- #### ConfirmedPaid sick leave Paid Leave for All Workers Act (820 ILCS 192). Yes: a statewide paid sick leave law covers private employers.Accrual: At least 1 hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked.
- Yearly limit: Accrual may be limited to 40 hours in a 12-month period.
- Small employers: Applies to employers of all sizes, including non-profits and religious organizations. School districts and park districts are excluded from the definition of employer.
- Carryover: Unused accrued leave carries over each year, except where the employer front-loads the minimum, in which case it need not carry over.
- Notice to employees: Employers must post the Department's notice in a conspicuous place and include it in any written handbook; first audit violations carry a $500 civil penalty and later ones $1,000.
- When it can be used: Employees may begin using paid leave 90 days after their employment starts.

Source: [820 ILCS 192, Paid Leave for All Workers Act (Illinois General Assembly)](https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=4351), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois paid sick leave](/bookkeeping/paid-sick-leave-illinois)

- #### ConfirmedCity or county sick leave rules Paid Leave for All Workers Act FAQ (Chicago and Cook County) Source: [Paid Leave for All Workers Act FAQ (Illinois Department of Labor)](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/paidleavefaq), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois paid sick leave](/bookkeeping/paid-sick-leave-illinois)

### 5. Meal and rest breaksAdults and workers under 18.

- #### ConfirmedMeal breaks for adults A 20-minute meal break for every 7.5 hours worked, starting no later than 5 hours into the shift, plus another 20 minutes on a shift of 12 hours or more.for every 7.5 hours worked no later than 5 hours after the start of the shift. Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: One Day Rest in Seven Act FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/odrisa-faq.html); [Illinois Department of Labor: Child Labor Law compliance](https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/fls/child-labor-law-compliance.html); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Paid Rest Period Requirements under State Law for Adult Employees in Private Sector (revised January 1, 2023)](https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/rest.htm), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois meal break laws](/bookkeeping/meal-break-laws-illinois)
- #### ConfirmedRest breaks for adults Only hotel room attendants in a county of more than three million people: at least two paid 15-minute rest breaks in each workday of at least 7 hours (US DOL table of state rest-period rules, revised January 1, 2023). The table lists no other Illinois rest-break rule, and says states not listed don't require paid rest periods.shall receive a minimum of two 15-minute paid rest break periods in each workday Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: One Day Rest in Seven Act FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/odrisa-faq.html); [Illinois Department of Labor: Child Labor Law compliance](https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/fls/child-labor-law-compliance.html); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Paid Rest Period Requirements under State Law for Adult Employees in Private Sector (revised January 1, 2023)](https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/rest.htm), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois meal break laws](/bookkeeping/meal-break-laws-illinois)
- #### ConfirmedBreaks for workers under 18 Minors under 16 get a scheduled meal period of at least 30 minutes no later than the 5th consecutive hour of work. (Ages: under 16.)A scheduled meal period of at least 30 minutes shall be provided no later than the 5th consecutive hour of work.Waivers: The meal and day-of-rest rules don't apply where a collective bargaining agreement governs meal periods and days off; if the agreement is silent, the Act applies.

Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: One Day Rest in Seven Act FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/odrisa-faq.html); [Illinois Department of Labor: Child Labor Law compliance](https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/fls/child-labor-law-compliance.html); [U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Paid Rest Period Requirements under State Law for Adult Employees in Private Sector (revised January 1, 2023)](https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/rest.htm), checked November 2026 · More: [Illinois meal break laws](/bookkeeping/meal-break-laws-illinois)

### 6. Workers' compensationCoverage, posters and proof.

- #### ConfirmedWorkers' compensation insurance Most employers must carry it. The page gives no headcount threshold.Illinois law requires most employers to provide workers' compensation insurance.Owners and officers: Sole proprietors, partners, corporate officers and LLC members may exempt themselves, or come under the Act by insuring themselves.
- Poster: Post a completed workers' compensation notice in a conspicuous place at every work site.
- Check a policy: Search an employer's insurance coverage through the commission's lookup; it doesn't include employers in self-insurance pools. The Information Unit is at 866-352-3033.

Source: [Insurance Coverage (Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission)](https://iwcc.illinois.gov/coverage.html), checked November 2026 · More: [Workers' comp requirements by state](/bookkeeping/workers-comp-requirements-by-state)

- #### ConfirmedIf there's no coverage Up to $500 a day, with a $10,000 minimum, a possible work-stop order, and misdemeanor or felony charges against responsible officers. Source: [Insurance Coverage (Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission)](https://iwcc.illinois.gov/coverage.html), checked November 2026 · More: [Workers' comp requirements by state](/bookkeeping/workers-comp-requirements-by-state)

### 7. Final payWhen someone leaves.

- #### ConfirmedFinal pay when you let someone go At separation if possible, and in no event later than the next regularly scheduled payday.in no event later than the next regularly scheduled payday Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: Wage Payment and Collection Act FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/wage-payment-faq.html); [820 ILCS 115/14: Penalties](https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/082001150K14.htm), checked November 2026 · More: [Final paycheck laws by state](/bookkeeping/final-paycheck-laws-by-state)
- #### ConfirmedFinal pay when an employee quits At separation if possible, and in no event later than the next regularly scheduled payday.in no event later than the next regularly scheduled paydayUnused vacation: Earned vacation is part of final compensation and is paid as its money equivalent.
- If it's late: In a Department claim or a lawsuit, the employee can recover damages of 5% of the underpayment for each month it stays unpaid, plus costs and reasonable attorney's fees in court.

Sources: [Illinois Department of Labor: Wage Payment and Collection Act FAQ](https://labor.illinois.gov/faqs/wage-payment-faq.html); [820 ILCS 115/14: Penalties](https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/082001150K14.htm), checked November 2026 · More: [Final paycheck laws by state](/bookkeeping/final-paycheck-laws-by-state)

### 8. Year-end W-2 and 1099 filingState copies, due in early 2027 for 2026 pay.

- #### ConfirmedState copies of W-2s and 1099s IDOR: Forms 1099 other than 1099-K are not included in the electronic filing mandate, 'nor are they required to be submitted to Illinois.' Pub-110 adds that IDOR may request them and that payers may voluntarily file 1099s reporting Illinois withholding. Form 1099-K must be filed electronically with Illinois.W-2s: January 31 (accepted by IDOR; next business day if it's a weekend or holiday)
- Annual reconciliation: None: Illinois does not require an annual reconciliation return (Form IL-941 is filed quarterly), due Not applicable.
- Electronic filing: W-2s, W-2c and W-2G must be filed electronically; without an approved waiver the penalty is $5 per form.

Sources: [IDOR: Instructions for 2025 Form IL-941](https://tax.illinois.gov/forms/withholding/2025/il-941-instr.html); [IDOR Questions and Answers: Must I submit my employees' or payee's Forms W-2, W-2c, W-2G, or 1099s to IDOR?](https://tax.illinois.gov/questionsandanswers/answer.395.html), checked November 2026 · More: [1099 and W-2 deadline finder](/bookkeeping/1099-w2-filing-deadline-finder?states=il)

## Key dates for 2027

Only the dates our files state. A date on a weekend or holiday is flagged, not moved, unless the agency's page says it moves.

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| Date | What | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Unemployment tax report and payment for the fourth quarter of 2026 Falls on a Sunday. This is the date as the agency states it; check its rule for weekend due dates (see step 1). | [IDES: 2026 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution Rates (EA-50)](https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/EA-50_2026.pdf) |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | W-2s accepted by IDOR | [IDOR: Pub-110, Forms Filing and Storage Requirements (January 2024)](https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/pubs/filing-and-storage-requirements-for-employers-and-payers.html) |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Form W-2 Copy A (with W-3) to SSA, and employee copies (federal) | [IRS Topic no. 752, Filing Forms W-2 and W-3](https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc752) |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Form 1099-MISC copies to payees (federal) | [IRS Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (Rev. December 2026)](https://www.irs.gov/node/87791) |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Form 1099-NEC to the IRS and to each payee (federal) | [IRS Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (Rev. December 2026)](https://www.irs.gov/node/87791) |
| Monday, March 1, 2027 | Form 1099-MISC to the IRS on paper (federal) | [IRS Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (Rev. December 2026)](https://www.irs.gov/node/87791) |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2027 | Form 1099-MISC to the IRS electronically (federal) | [IRS Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC (Rev. December 2026)](https://www.irs.gov/node/87791) |
| Friday, April 30, 2027 | Unemployment tax report and payment for the first quarter of 2027 | [IDES: 2026 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution Rates (EA-50)](https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/EA-50_2026.pdf) |
| Saturday, July 31, 2027 | Unemployment tax report and payment for the second quarter of 2027 Falls on a Saturday. This is the date as the agency states it; check its rule for weekend due dates (see step 1). | [IDES: 2026 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution Rates (EA-50)](https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/EA-50_2026.pdf) |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Unemployment tax report and payment for the third quarter of 2027 Falls on a Sunday. This is the date as the agency states it; check its rule for weekend due dates (see step 1). | [IDES: 2026 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution Rates (EA-50)](https://ides.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/ides/ides_forms_and_publications/EA-50_2026.pdf) |

Illinois kit

## Illinois Employer Compliance Kit 2027

This checklist as a printable document with every source link and check date, a 2027 deadline calendar, a start-here guide, and an Excel workbook with a deadline tracker and new-hire and pay-change checklists, all built from the same data as this page.

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General information, not legal, tax or payroll advice. We are not lawyers, and MCC Solutions is not a law firm or a payroll service. Nothing here guarantees compliance. Rules change, cities and counties can add their own, and the agency's own page has the final word.

## Common questions

**What is the Illinois unemployment tax wage base for 2027?**

Not announced yet when we checked in November 2026. Use the 2026 base below until the state publishes the 2027 figure, usually by January.

**How soon must a Illinois employer report a new hire?**

Within 20 days of the employee's first day on the payroll.

**What is the Illinois minimum wage in 2027?**

$15.00 an hour; no scheduled change in our data. No scheduled increase on the department's FAQ or the US DOL table.

**Does Illinois require paid sick leave?**

Paid Leave for All Workers Act (820 ILCS 192). Yes: a statewide paid sick leave law covers private employers. Accrual: At least 1 hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked.

**When is a final paycheck due in Illinois?**

If the employer ends the job: At separation if possible, and in no event later than the next regularly scheduled payday. If the employee quits: At separation if possible, and in no event later than the next regularly scheduled payday.

**Does Illinois require state W-2 or 1099 filing?**

IDOR: Forms 1099 other than 1099-K are not included in the electronic filing mandate, 'nor are they required to be submitted to Illinois.' Pub-110 adds that IDOR may request them and that payers may voluntarily file 1099s reporting Illinois withholding. Form 1099-K must be filed electronically with Illinois. W-2s: January 31 (accepted by IDOR; next business day if it's a weekend or holiday) Annual reconciliation: None: Illinois does not require an annual reconciliation return (Form IL-941 is filed quarterly), due Not applicable.

**Do Illinois employers need workers' comp?**

Most employers must carry it. The page gives no headcount threshold.

Related: [Employer compliance by state](/bookkeeping/employer-compliance-by-state) · [2027 changes for employers](/bookkeeping/2027-state-law-changes-for-employers?state=il)

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Required posters: [Illinois workplace posters](/bookkeeping/required-workplace-posters-illinois), with free official links.

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