Illinois has enacted legislation that expands requirements for certain employers to provide bereavement leave to employees. The legislation (Senate Bill 2034) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Illinois has enacted legislation that will require employers with 51 or more employees to provide paid organ donation leave to employees. The law (House Bill 3516) takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 208) that will require employers to provide employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave that they may use for any reason. Senate Bill 208 takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has published final regulations to implement a requirement for Illinois employers with 100 or more employees to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC).
Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3616) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their hair texture or protective hairstyle. Senate Bill 3616 takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.
Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3146) that amends the state’s rules governing a day of rest and meal periods. Senate Bill 3146 takes effect January 1, 2023.
Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3120) expanding the requirement that employers with 50 or more employees provide bereavement leave. Senate Bill 3120 takes effect January 1, 2023.
Chicago has established an ordinance that will require employers to have a written policy on sexual harassment, provide harassment training annually, and display a poster in the workplace beginning July 1, 2022.
Chicago has issued a public health order that requires certain employers to verify employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If employees aren’t fully vaccinated, they must wear a mask when interacting with patrons and provide proof of a weekly negative COVID-19 test. The requirements take effect January 3, 2022.
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The New York State Department of Labor has adopted regulations implementing the previously enacted state law limiting an employer’s ability to restrict an employee’s discussion about his/her wages.