09/06/14

Executive Summary

Effective April 29, 2014, a new Chicago ordinance will prohibit smoking of electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) in enclosed public places and enclosed places of employment in the city. Chicago joins New York City and a handful of other jurisdictions (including the states of Arkansas, North Dakota, and Utah) to have included e-cigarettes in their indoor smoking regulations.

Illinois Prohibits Discrimination Because of Reproductive Health Decisions

10/03/24

Author: ADP Admin/Tuesday, October 1, 2024/Categories: Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Illinois

Illinois has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees because of their reproductive health decisions. The changes take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

The details

Under the law, reproductive health decisions are defined as “a person's decisions regarding the person's use of: contraception; fertility or sterilization care; assisted reproductive technologies; miscarriage management care; healthcare related to the continuation or termination of pregnancy; or prenatal, intranatal, or postnatal care.”

Next steps

Review policies and practices to ensure compliance with the law.
Train supervisors on the changes.

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