Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. For example, employers should consider staggering shifts or designating groups of employees to consistently work on the same days and times as each other. SB 2122 amends the Juvenile Court Act to make confessions to crimes committed by people 17 and younger inadmissible in court whenever a law enforcement officer knowingly engaged in deception. Temporary employees hired through a temporary staffing agency can be eligible for unemployment insurance. The amendments also clarified other controversial elements of the bill, including that police can still arrest someone for trespassing, and that judges can issue arrest warrants when someone misses court. K-12 SCHOOLS All public and private K-12 schools must close for educational purposes; however, this will not affect the availability of school buildings to supply food for students in need. In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are implemented for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee counties) and Region 8 (Kane and DuPage counties), for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, gaming and casinos and for all workplaces, effective October 23, 2020. Employers are prohibited, by the IHRA and federal law, from treating employees differently based on race or national origin. ATM thieves use glue and 'tap' function to drain accounts at Chase, Downstate judge rules assault weapons ban violates state constitution, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through July 26, 2020. Under the IHRA and federal law, employees who are pregnant or recovering from childbirth, or who have a medical condition related to pregnancy, have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. This Executive Order supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43. This Executive Order supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43. However, there may be circumstances in which an individual can receive unemployment insurance at the same time as paid leave. The Office of the Illinois Attorney General has issued more detailed guidance on the FFCRA and paid sick leave. Suspends requiring certain courses as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma for twelfth grade students who are unable to complete coursework as a result of the suspension of in-person instruction due to COVID-19. Such protected concerted activity generally includes employees talking to one another about working conditions or workplace safety, or engaging in actions, such as petitions or walkouts, to try to improve safety conditions. SB 1846 amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a requirement that the default beverage for kids' meals at restaurants is unsweetened water, juice or milk. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues Executive Orders 2020-03 through 2020-37, extending most provisions through June 27, 2020. Employers should not assume that an older employee, or an employee with an underlying health condition, is in need of special protection or accommodation. A precondition for PUA approval is that someone is not eligible for any other unemployment programs. More information on the use of face coverings is available on the Illinois Department of Human Rights website. First, not all individuals classified as 1099 employees are actually independent contractors as defined by the Unemployment Insurance Act. Health and safety laws apply to all employees, regardless of immigration status. In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are implemented for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, gaming and casinos and for all workplaces, effective November 2, 2020. M.C.C.1-24. The Lifting Up Illinois Working Families Act has raised the minimum wage several times, with the ultimate goal of lifting it to $15 an hour. SUSPENDS REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS - Suspends certain requirements for restoration of an inactive or expired license of five years or less for professional counselors, social workers, and clinical psychologists. Instead, a verbal attestation documented by the State constitutes a valid signature. HB 03653: Counties and cities with populations greater than 500,000 will require all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras. It's a new year and nearly 200 new laws go into effect here in Illinois. METRO EAST MITIGATIONS The Metro East region has reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher. The amendment passed with more than 50% support from the overall vote in the midterm. Hospitals licensed by IDPH or the State of Illinois may establish an ACF to provide room and board, nursing, and diagnosis or treatment to patients to increase regional hospital capacity. 0:15. Individuals may leave their homes only for essential activities or for essential operations. Eligible employees can receive up to 26 weeks worth of regular state unemployment insurance and, depending on the unemployment rate, Extended Benefits may be available for an additional 13 or 20 weeks. Dozens of other states have similar laws on the books. More information about coronavirus waivers and flexibilities is available on . This law allows women who have a miscarriage, still birth, or other diagnosis or event that impacts pregnancy or fertility to take 10 days of unpaid leave. If an employee is receiving health insurance through their employer, the employer must continue that coverage during the leave period. An employee experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should seek a test, notify their employer, and stay home while awaiting tests results. Press Release - Thursday, March 02, 2023. Amends Executive Order 2022-06 and establishes that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, shall continue to be required to wear a face covering (1) where federally required; (2) in congregate facilities such as correctional facilities and homeless shelters; and (3) in healthcare settings. Illinois Adopts New Public Employer Rules on Federal OSHA's COVID-19 READ MORE: Jelani Day's family looking for answers after missing ISU student found dead. SB 00500: Prevents hospitals, physicians, surgeons or procurement group from discriminating against individuals solely on the basis of having a mental or physical disability by deeming that person ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant. SB 01600: Requires restaurants and truck stops to provide employees with training in the recognition of human trafficking, and protocols for reporting observed human trafficking to proper authorities. Under the Illinois school code, teachers receive a minimum of 10 sick days per year in line with national averages, according to the National Center for Teacher Quality . Unlike defendants in criminal court, parties in immigration court do not have a constitutional right to representation. IDPH will continue to conduct on-site reviews to the extent feasible. Individuals with Green Cards issued by the federal government are generally able and available to work and may be eligible for unemployment benefits. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through April 3, 2021. On Tuesday, Gov. HB 562, dubbed the "FOID Modernization Act," offers automatic gun license renewals for applicants who submit fingerprints, allows state agencies to share existing fingerprint databases, increases background check requirements for private gun transfers, allows for the development of future electronic gun license, establishes a stolen gun database and a new state police FOID revocation enforcement fund, among other things. The amendment to the state constitution to guarantee government employees the right to organize and collectively bargain over terms of employment. The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) investigates charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed under the IHRA. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have also published guidelines and requirements for employers to follow in order to maintain a safe workplace during the pandemic. K-12 SCHOOLS CLARIFICATION All public and private schools must close for educational purposes, but schools operated by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, the Illinois State Board of Education or the Illinois Department of Human Services may remain open. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through October 16, 2021. If an employee affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a pregnancy-related medical condition requests a job modification or adjustment such as telecommuting or staggering schedules, the employer must provide the accommodation unless it would pose an undue hardship on the business. It will soon be a new year, and that means that new laws are set to go into effect, with nearly 300. Suspends provisions regarding pest control, milk production, mobile homes, body piercing and speech language pathology. New law signed by Pritzker will allow employers to mandate COVID Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is available for up to 39 weeks for individuals whose unemployment is attributable to COVID-19 and who are not eligible for other unemployment benefits. However, employees may be entitled to use vacation or other paid time off in accordance with their employers established leave program. Suspends classroom training for private security and fingerprint vendors, as any training can be conducted online. Illinois Passes COVID-19 Emergency Housing Act with Protections for Requires face coverings for all Illinois residents over age 2 in indoor settings beginning Monday, August 30, 2021. MODIFIES REGIONAL MITIGATION METRICS Defines the metrics for any of the 11 regions to move to less or more restrictive mitigation measures. ADDITIONAL METRO EAST MITIGATIONS The Metro East regions positivity rate has continued to increase to over 10 percent, despite mitigation steps put in place through Executive Order 51. The IHRA and federal law prohibit an employer from treating employees differently based on their age or an actual or perceived disability. HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND VOLUNTEERS Defines healthcare facilities, health care professionals and health care volunteers. All state, county, and local law enforcement officers are instructed to cease enforcement of orders of eviction for residential premises. Published September 15, 2022 Updated on September 15, 2022 at 4:17 pm NBC Universal, Inc. Illinois Gov. EXTENDS MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS - A person or entity may not commence a residential eviction action. REGION 2 MITIGATIONS Region 2North-Central Illinoishas reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as needed here and on the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. Individuals who refuse an offer of suitable work are disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance unless there is good cause for the refusal. Also delineates the principal public health restrictions and mitigations for Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Phase 4. 265, 268 and 42 C.F.R. HB 796, an amendment to the Public University Uniform Admission Pilot Program Act, requires that the University of Illinois establish a four-year pilot program guaranteeing that all applicants who speak English proficiently, graduated high school and attended community college in Illinois and earned at least 36 credits with a grade point average of at least 3.0 be allowed to attend. The EEOC has issued guidance stating that due to the acknowledgment of COVID-19 community spread by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities, employers may take employees temperatures. RESTAURANTS & BARS Beginning March 16 at 9 p.m., bars and restaurants must suspend on-premises consumption, but are permitted to continue delivery service, drive-through and curbside pick-up. On March 14, 2022, the EEOC released new guidance regarding caregiver discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic, in light of many workplaces returning to in-person work. Here's a look at some of the most interesting laws set to go into effect. Individuals must continue to practice social distancing, maintaining at least a six-foot distance, and wear a face covering in public places or when working. The employer should also conduct contact tracing, notify all employees who were in close contact with the sick employee as soon as possible, and allow those employees to quarantine for 14 days. Executive Order 2022-21 - coronavirus.illinois.gov Yes. . Outlines public health requirements for individuals, businesses, retail stores, manufacturers, office buildings, restaurants and bars, gyms, personal service facilities, youth sports, and public amusement. This Termination will be implemented on May 23, 2022, to enable the Department of Homeland . In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are implemented for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, gaming and casinos and for all workplaces, effective October 31, 2020. For further information or to contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights, visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/dhr/AboutUs/Pages/contact_IDHR.aspx. However, if possible, they must try to make reasonable accommodations for an employee who requests one. SB 1879 amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code to ban fishing for carp, catfish, buffalo, suckers, gar, bowfin, shad and drum with a pitchfork, spear gun, bow and arrow, slingshot bow, spear or gig on or across from any public right of way or highway in the state. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through July 24, 2021. In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are instituted for the Metro East region, comprised of Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington Counties for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, and gaming and casinos. SUSPENDS PROVISIONS IN THE ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE Suspends the repossession of vehicles; however, individuals must still comply with any obligation they may have to a loan agreement or otherwise. New Tennessee law further limits federal vaccine mandates RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATIONS Suspends the provision in the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 that limits the validity of industrial radiography certifications to five years and industrial radiography trainee certifications to two years. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through December 12, 2020. Employees are an integral part of an effective workplace safety plan as they are often in the best position to identify hazards in a particular area or job. COVID Illinois Update: IL reports 735 new cases, no deaths - ABC7 Chicago When families of fallen Illinois service members who died during state or federal active duty are honored, their next of kin will be presented an Illinois state flag. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through June 26, 2021. Generally, an employer can layoff or terminate an employee for economic reasons. According to the Kankakee County State's Attorney, the ruling means the pre-trial release and bail reforms will not take effect on Jan. 1 in the 65 Illinois counties who challenged the law. 2022 Clay County Final Multiplier Announced. Earlier: 3 New Laws Take Effect In Illinois In 2021, Down From Over 250. In response, additional public health restrictions and mitigations are instituted for Regions 5, 7, and 8, such as a tighter gathering cap of 10 individuals rather than 25 and new table caps of six rather than 10 at restaurants and bars. The law does not apply to tobacco cessation products or cannabis paraphernalia. Any information collected in cases where no criminal charges are filed must be destroyed within 60 days unless there is reasonable suspicion that it contains evidence or a crime or unless it is deemed relevant to an ongoing investigation. SB 00147: Entitles Medicare supplement policyholders to an annual open enrollment period lasting at least 45 days starting on their birthday to buy a Medicare supplement policy irrespective of health status, claims experience or medical conditions. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through November 14, 2020. There is currently no state or federal law that provides job protection to a healthy employee who refuses to work out of fear of contracting COVID-19. REGIONS 7 AND 8 MITIGATIONS Both Regions 7 and 8 have reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher. SB 01681: Adds probation officers to the list of individuals that qualify for death benefits if they are killed in the line of study. . REGION 6 MITIGATIONS Region 6 East-Central Illinois has reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher. All rights reserved, CTA Continues Efforts to Adapt Electric Buses to Winter's Challenges, 7 Cubs Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter Vs. Padres, The Lifting Up Illinois Working Families Act, New Ranking Names Most Expensive Cities In Illinois and These Chicago Suburbs Top the List, Stomach Bug Cases Surging, Sending People to Emergency Rooms in Chicago Area, Chicago Suburb Lands on List of Happiest Places to Live,' Another Midwest City Makes Top 10, Chicago-Area Counties Under Winter Storm Advisories and Warnings. HB 00135: Requires health insurance policies to cover health care or patient care around the dispensation of birth control. Industrial radiography certifications and industrial radiography trainee certifications that have expired or will expire may be extended. The director of the Central Management Services Department must ensure that bird mortality is monitored at every state building. Re-issues the following previously issued executive orders: 2020-04, 2020-09, 2020-11, 2020-12, 2020-15, 2020-20, 2020-21, 2020-23, 2020-24, 2020-26, 2020-27, 2020-30, 2020-36, 2020-45, 2020-50, 2020-68, 2021-03, 2021-12, 2021-18, 2021-22, 2021-28, 2021-31, and 2022-06. Trying again, focused this time on crime, he was the top vote getter Tuesday, toppling the incumbent mayor and advancing to an April runoff to lead one of the country's largest cities. The following are recommended prevention strategies that recognize that while the state of Illinois has made substantial progress in . school personnel, higher education personnel, and higher education students must receive their first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single dose vaccine by September 19, 2021, and if applicable, receive the second dose in a two-dose vaccine . PHASE FIVE REOPENING - Safely and conscientiously expands activities that were limited during the prior mitigation Phases of the States response to the COVID-19 pandemic, consistent with CDC guidance. Amends a few previous executive orders, such as EO-2020-07, in-person meeting requirements, and EO 2020-40, the resumption of limited in-person instruction at schools. The two-week extension allows for hospitals and schools to implement their own testing, vaccine and accountability protocols. Laws that take effect in 2022: From minimum wage hikes to a ban - CNN Under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), employees are protected from discrimination and harassment in their employment for reasons including, but not limited to, their actual or perceived disability, age, race, or national origin. SB 02530: Requires wireless providers to provide call location information concerning the device of a user upon request of local law enforcement or public safety answering points. To establish eligibility under the new program, the claimant will have to demonstrate they are not eligible under the regular program. SB 01624: This bill will add agricultural sciences to the types of courses that can count toward the requirement for three years of science instruction to gain admission to an Illinois public university. HB 00155 and HB 00310: Provides that SNAP and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Childrens Programs may use their benefits to purchase menstrual hygiene products. Employees at higher risk for severe COVID-19 complications can request a reasonable accommodation, as outlined in questions 3 through 6 in the questions related to Civil Rights protections below. Minimum Wage Increase (Public Act 101-0001) Illinois is one of the states set to raise their minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues Executive Orders 2020-03 through 2020-31, extending most provisions through May 29, 2020. Public employees who believe they have been retaliated against may file a. All state agencies must submit annual reports showing how they have worked to increase the diversity of their workforce. SB 00817: Bans schools from discriminating against student hairstyles associated with racial, ethnic and cultural traditions. ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES OPERATIONS Individuals may leave their residence to work for or obtain any Human Services Operations, such as adoption agencies, long-term care facilities, residential settings for individuals with disabilities and day care centers for children of essential employees. This Executive Order supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43.