In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) amendments under Public Act 101-0221 (known as the Workplace Transparency Act), all Illinois employers must provide mandatory sexual harassment training to all employees...more
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IHDR) has answered the call for clarity and provided guidance on the sexual harassment prevention measures necessitated by Public Act 101-0221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace...more
2/4/2020
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The Illinois legislature has been quite active, leaving many employers wondering: “Is Illinois the new California?” Some measures, like Chicago’s Fair Workweek Ordinance, are new, while other laws amended existing statutes,...more
9/30/2019
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