BOP NEWSLETTER • October 2025
Did you know Illinois recently expanded unemployment eligibility?
Effective January 1, 2026, Illinois employees are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits when they voluntarily leave work after being deemed unable to perform the work by a licensed provider due to a mental health disability and the employer is unable to accommodate the individual.
Did you know Minnesota posted guidance on the 2026 meal and rest break amendments?
Effective January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will be subject to changed meal and rest break requirements. To help comply, the MN Department of Labor and Industry posted some guidance on the modifications along with some FAQs. To access this information, click here.