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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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