Happy New Year! Several employment laws became effective January 1, 2023, and our team at Franczek P.C. has compiled them in its new Labor & Employment Law Legislative Update, focused on new laws in effect in 2023. The new laws that apply to most Illinois employers are summarized below.
For our education clients, additional new labor and employment laws that apply specifically to schools can be found in our School Law Legislative Update.
Workers’ Rights Amendment
Effective: 11/8/2022
In the most recent election, Illinois voters approved Illinois Constitution Amendment 1, which amends the Illinois Constitution to protect collective bargaining rights. Stay tuned for a more comprehensive analysis as to how this Constitutional Amendment may impact Illinois public and private sector employers.
CROWN Act
Effective: 1/1/2023
This public act created the Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act (“CROWN Act”), which extends the prohibition on hairstyle discrimination to covered situations under the Illinois Human Rights Act, including employment. Specifically, the CROWN Act expands and clarifies the definition of “race” to include traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles.
One Day Rest in Seven Act Amendment
Effective: 1/1/2023
This public act amends the One Day Rest in Seven Act (“ODRISA”). The amendment requires employers to provide most employees with...
Park Filed Complaint Against President Lee Ahead of 2021 Election Jang Youngha Sentenced to One Year in Prison, Two Years Probation Confirmed The police have launched an investigation into Park Chu...