About 40 percent of Illinois' labor force earns less than $15 an hour. The legislation proposes gradually raising the state's minimum wage, currently at $8.25 an hour, to $15 by 2022, according to a draft of the bill. The first increase, to $9, would go into effect Jan. 1.
Here are the most critical components of a good job description. 1  Heading information. 2  Summary objective of the job. 3  Qualifications. 4  Special demands. 5  Job duties and responsibilities.  The first task listed should be the most important or time-consuming one, and so on.
Job descriptions are an excellent tool in the hiring process for both you and your prospective employees. They can also provide proof as to the essential functions of a job for purposes of complying with federal employment laws.