The Illinois Department of Human Rights Alerts
July 1st Deadline to Report Adverse Judgments and Administrative Rulings Under 5/2-108
Beginning July 1, 2020, and by each July 1 thereafter, each employer that had an adverse judgment or administrative ruling against it in the preceding calendar year shall disclose annually to the Department of Human Rights, the following information: the total number of adverse judgments or administrative rulings during the preceding year; whether any equitable relief was ordered; and the number of adverse judgements or administrative rulings entered against the employer within specific categories outlined in Section 2-108(B) of the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Download the FAQ for Employers under Section 5/2-108 for more information. (Chinese) (Polish) (Spanish)
To report adverse judgments or administrative rulings download the Form IDHR 2-108.
Illinois Human Rights Act Amended to Add Conviction Record Protections
Senate Bill 1480 adds another layer of protection for anyone that has come into contact with public law enforcement. Any person who believes they are experiencing discrimination at work or with a potential job because of their conviction record can now file a charge of discrimination with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. To assist Illinois employers with compliance and job-seekers, the IDHR has developed a comprehensive FAQ.
Read all IDHR's FAQ regarding conviction record protections and access the FAQ document.
View and download the FAQ document from IDHR here.
The Public Contracts Unit of IDHR Launches New Portal for BusinessesThousands of Illinois businesses and contractors who have previously registered their company as an Eligible Bidder/Public Contractor with IDHR have been
automatically set up with their new account in the Illinois Enterprise Licensing and Permittinig portal (ELP). Each such business has received an email from "Licenses and Permits" on behalf of IDHR with activation instructions on how to proceed! If you are new to registering your business as an Eligible Bidder/Public Contractor
or if you would like to learn more about securing an IDHR Eligibility Number, visit our Public Contracts Unit page to learn more! Guidance Affirming Non-discrimination in Medical Treatment, including Administration of the COVID-19 Vaccine
This guidance is to affirm and supplement the State of Illinois' April 10, 2020 Guidance Relating to Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Federal and State civil rights laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act, prohibit discrimination in the delivery of healthcare and support the rendering of ethical, non-discriminatory decisions. These principles have equal and ever-important application in the context of administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
You may review the entire guidance in this document.
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Guidance Relating to Nondiscrimination in Healthcare Services in Illinois
On June 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it will remove the explicit nondiscrimination protections for transgender individuals and other vulnerable populations under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This rule creates confusion about the right of everyone in the LGBTQ+ community, and specifically transgender individuals, to receive healthcare free from discrimination. The IDHR, coordinating with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and the Illinois Department of Insurance, released guidance that clarifies the 2020 Final Rule's impact on residents of Illinois, identifies the protections from discrimination that exist in State law, and reminds the healthcare community of their ongoing obligations to deliver healthcare services in a non-discriminatory manner. You may review that guidance in this
document.
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