New Year, New Laws: A Legal Update for Illinois Employers

As employers work on wrapping up the 2024 calendar year, they should prepare for changes 2025 will bring their way. In particular, Illinois employers must be ready to comply with these legal changes that will become effective January 1, 2025. New Worker Freedom of Speech Act The Worker Freedom of Speech Act will protect all […]

Employer Best Practices: Artificial Intelligence and the Illinois Human Rights Act

Introduction In August 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law House Bill (HB) 3773. Known as the “Limit Predictive Analysis Bill,” it amends Sections 2-101 and 2-102 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (Act) to address issues and risks that may arise as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent. The bill doesn’t take effect until […]

Compliance Reminder for Illinois Employers: Illinois Human Rights Amendments and Required Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Expanded Definitions and Terms of Liability Employers should consider reviewing their handbooks and policies to ensure that they are consistent with the statutory amendments. Some statutory amendments to consider include: Harassment is defined as: “any unwelcome conduct on the basis of” a protected characteristic (“an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, […]