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State Employment Law Articles
Report Link Illinois Prohibition on Sexual Orientation Discrimination Takes Effect.Jackson Lewis LLP - January 27, 2006 On January 1, 2006, it became illegal for employers doing business in Illinois to discriminate against individuals on the basis of sexual orientation. An amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act, signed into law almost a year ago but not effective until January 1, added "sexual orientation" to the list of protected categories in hiring and employment. Under current Illinois law, employers with fifteen or more employees may not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age (over 40), martial status, military service or unfavorable discharge, and sexual orientation. Employers with as few as one employee can be liable for discriminating based on physical or mental handicap or for sexual harassment. Report Link Illinois Enacts Prohibitions on Sexual Orientation Discrimination.Jackson Lewis LLP - March 18, 2005 A recent amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act broadens the prohibitions against employment discrimination to include an individual's "sexual orientation," defined as "actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or gender-related identity, whether or not traditionally associated with the person's designated sex at birth." Report Link Illinois Bans Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation.Jackson Lewis LLP - February 09, 2005 On January 21, 2005, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed an amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act that will prohibit discrimination on the basis of an individual's sexual orientation. Report Link Illinois Amends Human Rights Act to Prohibit Discrimination Because of Sexual Orientation (pdf).Vedder Price - January 24, 2005 On January 21, 2005, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed into law an amendment to the Illinois Human
Rights Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by employers, lenders and landlords.
The new amendment will apply to any Illinois employer having 15 or more employees, and any employer which
has a state contract. Report Link Transsexual Protected by Chicago and Cook County Laws [PDF File, p.1].Lord Bissell & Brook - January 01, 2003 Law prohibits discrimination based on "gender identiy". Report Link Local Illinois Governments Pass Gay, Transgender Rights Laws.Jackson Lewis LLP - November 29, 2002 On November 19, 2002, the Cook County Board of Commissions enacted an ordinance protecting transgendered individuals (persons who adopt a gender identity different than their biological gender) and transsexuals (persons who undergo surgery to alter their gender) from discrimination in employment, housing, credit, and public accommodations. Cook County is home to 5.4 million residents and encompasses Chicago and numerous suburban municipalities. Chicago passed a similar law on November 13, 2002.
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2008-7-24 Jackson Lewis LLPI-9 & E-Verify, R-U-Ready?: Recent Developments In Immigration Recordkeeping.Online
July 24, 2008 Ford & HarrisonEmployment and Labor Law 2008: CLE Program and GolfColumbus
July 25, 2008 LittlerSection 409A: Countdown to Compliance - LiveOnline
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July 31, 2008 Phelps DunbarWinning with the EEOCAtlanta
2008-8-6 Jackson Lewis LLPMississippi Employment Law SeminarBiloxi
August 7-8, 2008 Phelps DunbarReserve the Dates!!! – Public Sexual Harassment Training Webinar for Supervisors and ManagersOnline
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