Illinois Human Rights Act will apply to almost all employers in July of 2020

By: Joshua D. Herman joshua.herman@mhtlaw.com On August 21, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0430 into law, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”).  Previously, the IHRA applied only to employers having 15 or more employees, except in cases of pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, and disability discrimination. Effective July 1, 2020, the IHRA’s provisions apply…

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