Pat Quinn, Governor
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Foreign Labor CertificationA foreign worker seeking to immigrate to the United States on the basis of employment must obtain an offer of permanent full-time employment from an employer in the United States. The person cannot be admitted as a permanent resident unless, among other things, the employer obtains a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) that qualified U.S. workers are not available for the employment offered to the alien, and that the wages and working conditions offered will not adversely affect those of similarly employed U.S. workers. IDES operates the Foreign Labor Employment Certification Program under an annual grant from USDOL. The program assists those Illinois employers, who are unable to find qualified U.S. workers, to document their need to hire aliens who lack legal authorization to work permanently in the United States. Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Program (MSFW)
Each IDES/IETC office offers Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW) a full range of employment services. Offices designated as “Significant MSFW Offices” provide bilingual Outreach Worker staff trained to provide specific U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration MSFW-mandated program services. The Illinois “Significant Offices” also provides or arranges for field outreach and service to MSFW's. Click for Outreach List. All Illinois IDES offices makes arrangements and coordinates with partner organizations, public, and private groups providing similar services, for MSFW program assistance. For further assistance, contact the Illinois Migrant Council, our primary partner. IDES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal nondiscrimination laws in the administration of its programs. >> more Tax Credits, Incentives, and Other Employer Assistance ProgramsUse the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to take as much as $9,000 directly off your federal income tax each time you hire someone from a specified group of disadvantaged workers. IDES administers this tax credit program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor to encourage employers to hire targeted groups of job seekers. Employers should call their local IETC for details on participation and current program status. The Fidelity Bonding ProgramMany employers carry insurance to protect themselves against employee dishonesty, theft, or embezzlement. However, insurance companies often refuse to cover high-risk employees, and many employers will not hire individuals who lack coverage. The Federal Bonding Program, administered through IDES, provides fidelity bonding at no cost to the employer or the employee. >> Print a brochure | en Español Mass Layoffs and Plant ClosingsThe Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide advance notification to workers when faced with a plant closing or mass layoff. Note: effective July 1, 2003, WARN Reports are compiled by the Illinois Bureau of Workforce Development. Information about other employment and labor lawsIDES frequently receives inquiries about a variety of state and federal labor laws, many of which are administered by other government agencies. The Illinois Department of Labor is responsible for the following:
Worker's CompensationThe Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission handles claims for benefits based on work-related injuries and diseases. Equal Employment OpportunityState and federal laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and some other factors. Depending on the circumstances, jurisdiction may be local, state, or federal. Copies of the various laws, information about filing claims, mediation services, and the responsibilities of employers can be found at the following sites:
Income & Payroll TaxesUnemployment Insurance benefits are considered income for state and federal income tax purposes, and recipients may elect to withhold federal income taxes from UI benefit payments. State income taxes, however, may not be withheld. Each year (usually January), IDES provides Form 1099-G, a statement of benefits paid, to individuals who received benefits during the previous tax year. For more information, please visit the Internal Revenue Service or the Illinois Department of Revenue. Social Security OnlineThe Social Security Administration administers retirement, disability programs, Medicare, and others. Occupational SafetyThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration establishes and enforces protective standards for the work place. Federal Job OpeningsLists of federal job openings for positions with the United States government, including on-line applications, are available at the U. S. Office of Personnel Management (click here) .
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IDES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal nondiscrimination laws in the administration of its programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. |
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