Action sponsored by State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) that protects the rights of workers moved out of the Senate Friday. Senate Bill 3146 updates the One Day Rest in Seven Act, which entitles workers to a 24-hour period of rest in a work week. The updated language will further define a work week and add provisions regarding breaks during a shift lasting more than 7.5 hours. Senator Villanueva’s measure will also increase the cost of the civil offenses, making the maximum $500 for employers with more than 25 employees. Smaller businesses will receive adjusted penalties to reflect the difference in workforce size, making the maximum $250 for employers with fewer than 25 employees. The existing law has not been updated since 1972. The Illinois Department of Labor is responsible for bringing the issue to Senator Villanueva, and IDOL will employ the cooperation of Arise Chicago, a community-based organization that fights workplace injustice, to see SB 3146 advance. The measure will strengthen the enforcement of provisions for the protection of Illinois workers. SB 3146 passed the Senate Friday and heads to the House for further consideration.