{"id":11213,"date":"2025-09-12T05:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T10:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=11213"},"modified":"2026-10-12T05:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T10:13:22","slug":"illinois-independent-contractor-laws","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-compliance\/employment-agreements\/illinois-independent-contractor-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois independent contractor laws \u2013 classification, compliance &amp; Freelance Worker Protection Act"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f85887e8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-929090b5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4641b2f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">by <strong>Stuart R. Buttrick, Taylor L. Lindauer, Lindsey M. Hogan, Alexander E. Preller, Stacey Smiricky and Aaron T. Vance, Faegre Drinker<\/strong> Biddle &amp; Reath LLP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Illinois applies multiple legal tests to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under workers\u2019 compensation, unemployment insurance, and other employment laws. Additionally, the Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act sets specific requirements for businesses hiring freelance workers in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Illinois independent contractor laws, including classification criteria, compliance obligations, and best practices to avoid misclassification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-in-this-guide-learn-about\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this guide, learn about:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Determining Whether a Worker Is an Employee or an Independent Contractor\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The IDOL Test for Minimum Wage and Overtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The ABC Test for Unemployment Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Economic Realities Test for Workers&#8217; Compensation and Discrimination Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Six-Factor Test for the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Three-Factor Test for Construction Contractors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Coverage \/ Definitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Written Contract Requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Timely Payment Requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Retaliation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Communications in Postings Required by Illinois Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Future Developments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bg-light-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1e3dc65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 id=\"h-want-to-see-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.881), 26px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Want to see more?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-bm-inline-sentence is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ffe0ea6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For full access to our guide:<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin-right:0;margin-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Illinois independent contractor laws \u2013 classification, compliance &amp; Freelance Worker Protection Act<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">sign up for an HR and Compliance Center subscription today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/us\/quote\/?intcmp=hrcc-migrated-resource|quote|request-a-quote\" style=\"border-radius:25px\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column lnrs-hide-block-on-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary-gray);border-left-width:2px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jurisdiction: Illinois<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-secondary-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b31d3a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 id=\"h-latest-updates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Updated to reflect the Freelance Worker Protection Act, effective July 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-bleach-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22a7c014 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ahead of HR compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating today\u2019s complex HR compliance landscape is challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ahead with Brightmine. 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