SPRINGFIELD — When the calendar year flips next week, Illinois employers will have to make sure their policies are up to date with new laws.The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that will affect how businesses operate.  Employers must implement a reimbursement policy into their employee handbook, and another law updates the Equal Pay Act of 2003 with additional protections for African-American workers. The following laws take effect Jan. 1:Employee reimbursement An amendment to the …