Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 1510/40. Benefits; supportive services; job clubs

(a) Wages. Each eligible participant who is employed in job projects assisted under this Act shall receive wages equal to the higher of (1) the minimum wage under Section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 or (2) the minimum wage under the applicable minimum wage law.

(b) No participant shall be eligible for unemployment compensation during or on the basis of employment in a project.

(c) Supportive services. Each eligible participant who is employed in projects assisted under this Act shall be eligible for supportive services as provided under rules developed by the Department.

(d) Job clubs. All participants shall participate in a job club. The project shall operate or otherwise make arrangements for each participant to participate in a job club.