On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law HB3773, a bill amending the Illinois Human Rights Act to address employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). The amendment clarifies that it is a civil...more
The #MeToo movement led to legislative action on the federal, state and local levels, as lawmakers imposed new and varied requirements on employers in an effort to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Such measures...more
6/23/2022
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Sexual Harassment
On April 28, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (the “IDHR”) published its model sexual harassment prevention training program...more
As 2018 draws to a close, state and local lawmakers in Illinois have been passing legislation that will further regulate a variety of employers’ practices. Here is a look at what Illinois employers can expect in 2019....more
12/13/2018
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Equal Pay ,
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First Responders ,
Human Rights ,
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Reemployment ,
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Wage and Hour
On October 11, 2017, the Chicago City Council passed the Hotel Workers Sexual Harassment Ordinance (the “Ordinance”), which requires Chicago hotels to develop anti-sexual harassment policies and provide employees who work...more
10/30/2017
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Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Business Licenses ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Human Rights ,
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Penalties ,
Retaliation ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
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Workplace Safety