Jul 30, 2021 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – To support Illinois’ commitment to diversity and equality in workplaces across the state and ensure all employees receive a fair wage, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently voted to pass legislation that strengthens Illinois’ existing equal pay...
Jul 26, 2021 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – To uplift and support survivors of human trafficking and related crimes, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new law that will allow survivors to apply for and receive public benefits. “It is critical that we make a commitment to...
Jul 21, 2021 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – To help working families and youth struggling financially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new state law that allows minors to apply for and receive employment certificates online. “As the...
Jul 20, 2021 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – To assist small business owners in accessing critical resources and ensure they are set up for success, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Week. “While many corporations and big businesses were...
Jul 16, 2021 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – A measure backed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to help sexual assault survivors better navigate the justice system is now the law in Illinois. “For far too long, a broken criminal justice system has marginalized survivors of sexual assault and...
Jul 13, 2021 | Slaughter
CHICAGO – Under a new Illinois law sponsored by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, college athletes are finally able to make endorsement deals with companies and profit from their talents. “For many college athletes, the dual struggles of academic and athletic...