DECEMBER 2025  13 
most significant legislative actions 
impacting Illinois employers this 
year. Rebecca Bush of Amundsen 
Davis, LLC explained the sweeping 
reforms brought by the law, which 
had been signed on July 4, 2025. She 
discussed several key provisions, 
including new tax deductions and 
credits related to overtime pay, tip 
income, and other compensation 
categories. Her overview helped 
businesses understand the 
financial implications of the bill 
and how to prepare for its phased 
implementation.
	
The conference continued with 
an important update from Jane 
Flanagan, Director of the Illinois 
Department of Labor, who discussed 
new laws the agency had been tasked 
with administering and enforcing. 
Her remarks shed light on the 
department’s enforcement priorities, 
compliance expectations, and 
regulatory focus areas for the coming 
year.
	
The event concluded with 
the interactive “Stump the Labor 
& Employment Law Counsel” 
session, featuring Jeffrey Risch, 
Beverly Alfon, and Rebecca Bush. 
Attendees had the opportunity to 
pose real-world questions and receive 
direct guidance from leading legal 
authorities, making it a practical and 
engaging end to a highly informative 
conference.
Jane Flanagan, Director of the Illinois 
Department of Labor
Rebecca Bush, Amundsen Davis, LLC
Jordan Ryan, Illinois Chamber of Commerce and Jeffrey Risch, Amundsen Davis, LLC

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