On July 1, 2022, amendments to Chicago’s Human Rights Ordinance will go into effect. In April 2022, Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Commission on Human Relations amended the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, adding...more
5/25/2022
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Sexual Harassment ,
Sexual Orientation ,
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On June 25, 2019, Governor J. B. Pritzker signed legislation making Illinois the 11th state to approve marijuana for recreational use. Recreational use of marijuana will be permitted by law beginning January 1, 2020....more
12/9/2019
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
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Governor Pritzker ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Marijuana ,
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Pre-Employment Health Screenings ,
Zero Tolerance Policies
On May 29, 2019, the Illinois Senate passed Illinois House Bill (HB) 1438, which will legalize recreational marijuana in the state. This bill, known as the “Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act,” is expected to be signed into law...more
6/13/2019
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Good Faith ,
Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Off-Duty Employees ,
Right to Privacy ,
Tax Revenues ,
Zero Tolerance Policies