SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration has backed off a no-overtime policy for workers who care for disabled residents in their homes.
The Department of Human Services announced Wednesday it will seek a policy through an administrative rules process with the Illinois Legislature's consent.
The decision was publicized just hours before the home-care workers' union - SEIU Healthcare Illinois - planned to file a class-action lawsuit challenging the rule's legality.
Human Services officials say the plan is to save money and give about 8,000 workers who regularly work overtime a break. The federal government ruled earlier this year that the workers deserve time-and-a-half pay for work over 40 hours.
The agency said Wednesday It reacted to a restraining order filed by a Kane County judge. SEIU says it's a major victory.