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Each approaching new year presents an opportunity for employers to review their employment policies to ensure compliance with newly enacted laws, and 2027 will be no different for Illinois employers. Although the Illinois Legislature did not devote as much attention to employment-related legislation as it did in prior years, several key legislative changes are worth noting, including a few that will prompt necessary updates to employment policies and procedures. Unless otherwise stated, the recently enacted laws take effect January 1, 2027. What You Need to Know Menopause-Related Conditions Expressly Protected: A new law amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to require reasonable accommodations for employees experiencing menopause-related conditions. Disparate Impact Liability Codified: Another amendment to the IHRA will counter current federal policy regarding the availability of civil rights claims arising from facially neutral policies. Numerous Small but Significant Adjustments: Other new and existing statutes may require changes to recruitment practices, employment agreements containing restrictive covenants, and leave policies. Anti-Discrimination Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions The Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (IMECA) amends the IHRA to increase educational efforts, broaden access to insurance coverage, and expand workplace protections for menopause-related conditions. For employers, the most significant provisions amend the IHRA’s
One Illinois city cracked the nation's top 25 for safety, beating out bigger counterparts with a solid ranking.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – “I’m here to thank everyone who voted for the landlord registry,” Diane Shaw said during this week’s city council meeting. “We did it. We did it!” she added to applause. Voters solidly approved the non-binding referendum, though...
Illinois Buc-ee’s rumors have a less hopeful answer than they did a few months ago. An earlier look at why Illinois remains off the Buc-ee’s map found plenty of logical…
Who will be the new Illinois House Speaker?
Oddest archaeological finds from the Midwest Seven finds. Seven Midwest states. Four are real. Three are fakes. Some rewrote the continent’s history. Some were jokes that got out of hand. We say which is which, […]
Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can cut their property tax bills through senior programs that state agencies publish, and each program runs on its own application calendar. North Dakota’s credit reaches households with income up to $70,000, according to the state’s tax office. The four programs differ in what […] The post Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000 appeared first on The Money Overview .
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Almost 24 hours after a Springfield city council meeting ended in raised voices, accusations, and general chaos, the city said a communications glitch kept two people’s requests for public comment time from reaching the clerk’s office. That’s the tl;dr version of the city’s statement, issued late Thursday.
Illinois is preparing to restrict sales of intoxicating hemp-derived THC products to state-regulated dispensaries beginning Nov. 12, citing consumer safety concerns and tighter industry oversight.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Michael Asfaw of Ethiopia lived in China for awhile, studying for a Master’s degree, when he met and married his wife, of Normal, Illinois. The COVID pandemic brought the Asfaws back to Normal. He got a green card, they started a family,...
Illinois landlords cannot charge more than $50 for a rental application on leases signed from Jan. 1, 2027, unless a third-party background check costs more than that and the landlord can show the actual bill. The cap covers background-check charges bundled into the application. Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3564 at the end of […] The post Illinois renters signing leases from Jan. 1, 2027 cannot be charged more than $50 to apply for an apartment unless a third-party background check actually costs more appeared first on The Money Overview .
People with individual Aetna Medicare Advantage plans should review options during the annual enrollment period, which runs through Dec. 7, 2026.
John Deere is making a big move in Iowa, bringing back hundreds of workers and hiring even more.
The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the blue gains of last night allow the party to carry out a meaningful agenda. Pritzker, the first Democrat to serve three terms as governor of Illinois did not speak with President Donald Trump after winning re-election.
Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state
PEORIA (25News Now) -Speaker of the House, Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch reportedly resigned from that leadership role on Thursday following summer criticism of the way he handled a sexual harassment case in Springfield. Welch telling our partners at NBC Chicago he will resign that position in the state house.
Events going on in and around Jacksonville during the week ahead.
