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illinois bill would force employers to pay employees regular wages for jury duty

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The bill imposes a labor cost increase on Illinois employers with >25 employees, but the commercial impact is weak and diffuse. No specific product, commodity, or supply chain is affected. The mechanism is regulatory labor cost, but magnitude is low and sector-agnostic. No concrete commercial mechanism triggers any sector selection.

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  • Illinois Senate is considering House Bill 4844 requiring employers with >25 employees to pay regular wages for jury duty.
  • Bill advanced from Senate Executive Committee with 9-4 vote.
  • Critics (NFIB) argue it burdens small businesses; supporters cite fair compensation.
  • Federal courts pay $50/day; county rates vary.
  • Bill sponsored by Sen. Robert Martwick.
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