About 40 percent of Illinois' labor force earns less than $15 an hour. The legislation proposes gradually raising the state's minimum wage, currently at $8.25 an hour, to $15 by 2022, according to a draft of the bill. The first increase, to $9, would go into effect Jan. 1.
Here are the most critical components of a good job description. 1  Heading information. 2  Summary objective of the job. 3  Qualifications. 4  Special demands. 5  Job duties and responsibilities.  The first task listed should be the most important or time-consuming one, and so on.
The job description is a critical document for every position. A good job description performs a number of important functions: 1  It describes the skills and competencies that are needed to perform the role; 2  It defines where the job fits within the overall company hierarchy; 3  It is used as the basis for the employment contract; and. 4  It is a valuable performance management tool.