Legislation enacted in Illinois prohibits employers from taking action against an employee based on information received from government agencies or vendors not responsible for enforcing immigration law. Upon receipt of such a notification, an employer must notify the employee and their authorized representative (if applicable) within five business days.

New legislation also amends the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act in Illinois, prohibiting employers from taking adverse action against an employee who uses employer-issued equipment to record crimes that involve violence against themselves, family members, or household members. These crimes include domestic, gender, and sexual violence, as well as other violent crimes. An employer must give access to any digital communications or files stored on an employer-issued device that relate to such a crime.

This article is informational and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with an employment lawyer or accountant for additional clarification on how these changes impact your company.