12/31/2024
NEW EMPLOYMENT RELATED LAWS FOR 2025
As we head into the new year, the employment law landscape is once again changing. There are several new laws coming into effect on January 1, 2025 that you should be aware of.
• The Illinois Human Rights Act has been amended to extend the time in which to file a Charge of Discrimination. Previously, an employee could only file a Charge within 300 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Now the time limit has been extended to 2 years.
• Illinois will now recognize two new classes of protected employees:
o Those requiring the actual or perceived care of family members; and
o Those making reproductive health care decisions (i.e. contraception, fertility treatments; miscarriages)
• If an employer uses AI (artificial intelligence) in making employment related decisions, notice needs to be provided to applicants/employees;
• The Dignity in Pay Act removes the waiver for paying disabled employees less than the minimum wage;
• The minimum wage in the state will rise from $14.00/hr to $15.00/hr.
• The Equal Pay Act has been amended so if an employer posts a job, that posting must include the pay scale for the position as well as the benefits.
• Illinois Workplace Freedom of Speech Act prohibits employers or an employer’s agent, representative, or designee from discharging, disciplining, or penalizing, or threatening to discharge, discipline, or penalize, or take any adverse employment action against an employee for declining to participate in certain employer-sponsored meetings on religious or political matters.
With over 40 years’ experience in advising employees and businesses on labor and employment issues, let Boznos Law work with you to ensure you are ready to meet the challenges posed by the ever changing employment law landscape. Call Bill Boznos today at (630) 375-1958 or contact us at www.boznoslawoffice.com/contact-us through our website at www.boznoslawoffice.com
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