Illinois Employers Take Note, Human Rights Law Expanded to Require “Interactive Assessments” When Considering Conviction Records for Employment Screening Purposes

Illinois recently enacted SB 1480, which took effect immediately upon signing on March 23, 2021, and includes amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA” or Act), making it a civil rights violation for an employer to consider “conviction records” in making an adverse employment decision (e.g., refusing to hire, denying a promotion, etc.) unless......
By: Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

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