For the purposes of this Act, the term “person” shall include any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or group of persons.
     As used in this Act the term “employer” shall include any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or group of persons employing a member or members of an association or union of workers having a collective bargaining contract or agreement with such person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or group of persons which contract or agreement requires payment of a stipulated minimum rate of wages.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 820 ILCS 165/1

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.