1 it orders a person to do or not do something that is lawful, 2  the person held in contempt knew of the order to do or not do a lawful thing, 3  the person was able to comply with the order, but.  the person failed to comply with the order.
Minimum Wage Rules (REVISED as of 8/17/15) FAQ (REVISED as of 6/30/15) In December 2014, the Chicago City Council passed Mayor Emanuelâs ordinance to raise the minimum wage for all Chicago workers to $13 per hour by 2019, a 45 percent increase over the currently mandated minimum wage.
As of January 1, 2014, minimum wage in Illinois is $8.25. (article continues below) Illinois is one of 45 states that have enacted minimum wage laws. Illinois minimum wage law covers businesses with 4 or more employees. The minimum wage in Illinois is $1.00 greater than the current Federal minimum wage rate of $7.25. Various legislative attempts have been made to increase the Illinois minimum wage but all of them have failed to date.