SPRINGFIELD – The Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, sponsored by State Senator Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) to establish provisions for overtime, wages, days off and other protections for Illinois domestic workers was signed by the governor late Friday.

Domestic workers will no longer be exempt from the Minimum Wage Law, Illinois Human Rights Act, One Day Rest in Seven Act and Wages of Women and Minors Act. House Bill 1288 defines what constitutes domestic work and expands rights for this class of workers from which they are now exempt.

“I am pleased to see domestic workers gain the same rights and protections as all working people in Illinois,” said Senator Silverstein. “Domestic workers are striving to provide for their families and current law makes their struggle more difficult, and unfair, while they play an important role in Illinois’ economy.”

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SPRINGFIELD– Two measures from Senator Ira I. Silverstein (D-Chicago) were signed into law by the governor on Friday: one to protect students from sexual assault on campus and another to waive GED fees for homeless young people.

Addressing rampant campus sexual assault takes stronger actions than what exist now. Sen. Silverstein’s Senate Bill 2839 amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. The change clarifies that sanctions for a student who violates the institution’s sexual violence policy may include suspension, expulsion, or removal of the student after complaint resolution procedures.

“Colleges and universities need to employ greater authority to get sex offenders away from campus,” Senator Silverstein said. “California passed a law like this last year and it makes sense for Illinois.”

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UPDATE: More than 30 employers are registered to be at this event with a total of more than 500 openings available! Click here for a list of employers scheduled to attend.

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago), along with Alderman Debra Silverstein and the Illinois Department of Employment Security are holding a Hiring Fair on Thursday, August 4. Doors open for veterans only starting at 10:00 AM. The general public is invited from 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM. The workshop will be held at the West Ridge Elementary School, 6700 N. Whipple St. in Chicago.

The hiring fair will give employers the chance to meet prospective employees, and help those prospective employees find work along with other opportunities.

•    WHO: State Senator Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago), Alderman Debra Silverstein and the Illinois Department of Employment Security

•    WHAT: Hiring Fair

•    WHEN: Thursday, August 4 – Veterans welcome starting at 10:00 AM, General Public welcome from 10:30AM until 2:00PM

•    WHERE: West Ridge Elementary School, 6700 N. Whipple St. in Chicago

Employers may register here.

Job seekers may register here.

Several important events are coming up in the next three weeks. My annual town hall meetings are scheduled for late July and early August. They are set for four different dates and different locations to make it as convenient as possible for you to attend. I'll provide an update from Springfield and answer your questions.

Our second annual Job Fair is set for Thursday, August 4 at West Ridge Elementary School, 6700 N. Whipple Street, Chicago. We invite area employers and job seekers to join us from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Click on the Job Fair graphic below for more details and to register.

And finally, I invite you to take my 2016 Constituent Survey. It takes just a few minutes to share your opinions on issues facing our state.

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