FORENSIC SERVICES Suspends admissions to Illinois Department of Human Services Forensic Treatment Programs from Illinois county jails. Press Release - Thursday, March 02, 2023. 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. Health and safety laws apply to all employees, regardless of immigration status. The greatest controversy in the SAFE-T Act is the key provision for ending cash bail, which advocates said causes poor people to sit in jail because they can't make bail, even on minor charges, while affluent people can pay for their pre-trial release, even for more serious crimes. If two or more employees report having COVID-19 related symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, the employer must notify their local health department within 24 hours of being informed of the presence of COVID-19 symptoms or positive test results. Federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is a temporary program that provides up to 13 additional weeks of benefits to individuals who have exhausted all rights to regular unemployment insurance compensation with respect to a benefit year that ended on or after July 1, 2019. This Executive Order supersedes EO 2021-24 and EO 2021-25. HB 03922: Designates June 19 as a paid state holiday, Juneteenth. If you are concerned that your employer is not adhering to the required state COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines, you may contact the Workplace Rights Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General at (844) 740-5076 or workplacerights@atg.state.il.us SB 00817: Bans schools from discriminating against student hairstyles associated with racial, ethnic and cultural traditions. COVID-19 also has raised other employment-related questions involving issues such as pay and benefits, leave, and eligibility for unemployment insurance. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) was created to help self-employed individuals, freelancers, and independent contractors who lose work as a result of specific reasons set forth in federal law attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic and are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance. PHASE THREE REOPENING Safely and conscientiously resumes activities that were paused due to COVID-19. CHICAGO A slate of new city, county and state laws in 2022 will affect education, criminal justice, deportation and eating out for Chicagoans. Exceptions to this general rule are: (i) employees who are guaranteed employment for a certain period of time under an employment contract or (ii) employees performing work under a collective bargaining agreement that provides for procedures around employee layoffs and terminations. Published September 15, 2022 Updated on September 15, 2022 at 4:17 pm NBC Universal, Inc. Illinois Gov. 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. 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. Increased testing frequency may be required in certain situations. CANNABIS REGSITRY INDENTIFICATION RENEWALS Suspends provisions in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act regarding renewal applications and renewal fees for registry identification cards. Nearly 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois at the start of the new year. Includes Executive Order 2020-30, which prohibits residential evictions. This guidance includes recommendations for all types of businesses and venues, customers, and employees in order to help maintain healthy environments and operations, as well as lower the risk of COVID-19 spread. This guidance is intended to help both employers and employees educate themselves about minimum required workplace safety requirements, as well as best practices to promote a safe and well-functioning workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide guidance on some frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and the workplace. WARNING: Site will be down from 8-12PM CT. INFORMATION: Il.gov is a great site to visit. SCHOOL SAFETY Schools must take specific measures to ensure the safety of students and schools, including investigating the occurrence of cases, close contacts, and symptomatic individuals. To establish eligibility under the new program, the claimant will have to demonstrate they are not eligible under the regular program. State and federal law requires exemptions for certain medical and religious reasons. The law will also restore sick days used during the 2021-2022 school year. Suspends the requirement that a fully executed marriage license must be submitted to the county clerk within 10 days. AMENDS PROVISIONS IN THE ILLINOIS SCHOOL CODE Suspends provisions in the teacher preparation programs. SB 00968: Requires all health insurance plans, the Public Aid Code and public health benefits in Illinois to provide coverage for medically-necessary pancreatic cancer screening. If an employee has a disability that affects the employees risk of contracting COVID-19 or increases the harm if the employee does contract the virus, they should request a reasonable accommodation from their employer. These laws also protect employees from retaliation when they engage in conduct to oppose discrimination or harassment, or when they raise safety and health concerns with their employer or coworkers. The two-week extension allows for hospitals and schools to implement their own testing, vaccine and accountability protocols. As discussed in this guidance, various provisions of federal and state law prohibit retaliation against employees for raising safety and health concerns. https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/aboutides/Pages/Contact_IDES.aspx. The IHRA and federal law prohibit employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of a disability or perceived disability. . The amendment to the state constitution to guarantee government employees the right to organize and collectively bargain over terms of employment. CHICAGO (WLS) -- With the start of the New Year, there is always a new set of laws going into effect. Also delineates the principal public health restrictions and mitigations for Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Phase 4. 2019: Illinois governor signs . SB 00512: The Preventing Youth Vaping Act aims to prevent vaping by children, placing additional restrictions on e-cigarettes, including imposing additional civil and criminal penalties. Previously, public defenders could advise immigrants in deportation cases but could not formally represent them. Outlines requirements for various businesses and industries. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through February 5, 2022. An example of an employee symptom screening form can be found on IDPHs website. DAYCARE CENTER STAFF VACCINE MANDATE - Daycare center staff statewide are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if they have not done so already. This Executive Order is effective October 25 and supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43. Among other things, they are not considered able and available to work under unemployment insurance law. It shall not be construed to apply to domestic support obligations or relieving a debtor of any liability. AMENDS EXECUTIVE ORDER 24 - Makes specific amendments to Executive Order 2021-24, to provide more detail regarding the measures schools must take to ensure the safety of students and school personnel. MEDICAL SCIENCE INSTITUTIONS Suspends medical science institutions from holding indigent cadavers for 30 days after receipt from the State facility, for cadavers testing positive for COVID-19. Illinois is a strong union state and just got stronger after voters approved the Workers Rights Amendment in the 2022 midterm election. VARIOUS PROVISIONS Suspends the date of each townships annual meeting for calendar year 2020. Such holidays are regular school days. This year, the minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour. This Executive Order supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43. 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. The bill was passed following media attention on a decision by administrators of Providence St. Mel School on Chicago's West Side to enforce a dress code banning braids and other hairstyles associated with African Americans on the law's 4-year-old namesake. SB 02122: Provides that statements provided by minors are inadmissible as evidence if obtained using deceptive practices. The process for filing a charge of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation can be started by completing a Complainant Information Sheet (CIS) and forwarding it to IDHR by email, fax, or mail. Yes. Guidance regarding the ADA and the COVID-19 pandemic issued by the EEOC is available here. 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. IDPH will continue to conduct on-site reviews to the extent feasible. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through January 8, 2022. The employer should also notify its employees that there has been a confirmed COVID-19 case in the workplace, while keeping the name of the sick employee confidential. SB 00154: Allows tenants in Illinois Housing Development Authority-funded housing to keep at least two cats, or one dog that weighs under 50 pounds, regardless of breed or height. HB 03653: Counties and cities with populations greater than 500,000 will require all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras. READ MORE | Illinois SAFE-T Act 2023: Pritzker signs revised version of controversial bill about cash bail. REGION 6 MITIGATIONS Region 6 East-Central Illinois has reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher. Chicago-based employees may. Yes. Rescinds Executive Order 2020-13. SECRETARY OF STATE OPERATIONS During the duration of the disaster proclamation and 30 days thereafter, the urgent need to address the expiration of vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, permits, parking decals, Illinois identification cards and hearings pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code is suspended, as are the filing of statements of economic interest. 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. If an employee requests a reasonable accommodation, such as telecommuting, staggering schedules, or taking a leave of absence, the employer should discuss the request with the employee to determine whether the requested accommodation, or another accommodation can be provided. CANNABIS REQUIREMENTS Suspends the requirement that IDFPR issue up to 75 Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses before May 1, 2020. The Stalking/No Contact Order law in Illinois has been amended to include a prohibition on contact made via email or social media. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through August 22, 2020. Executive Order 2021-24 has been amended by Executive Order 2021-25. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on May 17 signed the state's "COVID-19 Emergency Housing Act" (HB 2877) into law, providing robust protections for Illinois renters and homeowners. 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. Watch Live. All employees are entitled to their promised wages for all hours of work performed, regardless of immigration status. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through December 11, 2021. REGIONS 4 AND 10 MITIGATIONS Region 4, the Metro East, has had a 7-day rolling average test positivity rate of 8 percent or above for three consecutive days. Generally, isolation can be discontinued when all three conditions are met: 10 days have passed since symptoms started, no fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever- reducing medications, and other symptoms are improving. Per guidance from the U.S. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through July 24, 2021. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending the provisions through February 5, 2022. SUSPENDS VARIOUS PROVISIONS Suspends provisions in the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act and the Community Care Act. On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in a vote of 64-52 the Illinois House passed an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act (Act) that would allow employers to enforce work rules and policies relating to COVID-19 vaccinations and testing and prevent individuals from using the Act to challenge COVID-19 rules and policies. Individuals must continue to practice social distancing and wear a face covering in public places or when working. However, the positivity rate has continued to significantly increase in these regions. Illinois' COVID-19 Response. Employers are required to follow the Governors Executive Orders. On Tuesday, Gov. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through June 26, 2021. To encourage Illinoisans to support the state economy, this law reduces vehicle registration fees for cars and small trucks if they are manufactured in Illinois. SB 01596: Committing a crime against a person because of their actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status will now be considered a hate crime in the state of Illinois. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues Executive Orders 2020-03 through 2020-37, extending most provisions through June 27, 2020. HB 2553 establishes the Protecting Household Privacy Act, which forbids law enforcement agencies from obtaining data collected, stored or shared by household electronic devices without a warrant, a court order, the permission of the owner or in an emergency situation. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through October 17, 2020. Any bids received by a school district for construction purposes may be communicated and accepted electronically. The employer may not disclose the name of individual employee(s) who test positive. 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. 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. The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act requires that, after separation from employment, employees must be paid all final compensation, including bonus payments, vacation pay, wages and commissions on their next regularly scheduled payday. Reissues and amends previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through July 24, 2022. Under a new law effective March 11, 2022, employers who received exemption from the prior Tennessee law and have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy must grant wide medical and religious exemptions to employees who refuse to receive the vaccine. CHICAGO (AP) Four years ago, Paul Vallas finished toward the bottom of the pack in a crowded race for Chicago mayor. Yes. Additionally, employers should conduct temperature and/or symptom screenings of all employees prior to their entry to the workplace. This Executive Order supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43. If an employee is receiving health insurance through their employer, the employer must continue that coverage during the leave period. The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) investigates charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed under the IHRA. HB 00734: Provides that the duration of a civil no contact order will become permanent, upon the survivors request, upon a conviction for criminal sexual assault. Employees can contact their local health department or IDPH at 1-800-889-3931 or by emailing dph.sick@illinois.gov. However, there may be circumstances in which an individual can receive unemployment insurance at the same time as paid leave. More information on unpaid wages and the wage claim process is available on the Illinois Department of Labors (IDOL) website. With 2022 upon us, here are some of the new laws that went into effect January 1. (COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. During the COVID-19 pandemic, IDHR strongly encourages filings via email as filing by mail or fax may delay processing. This supersedes EO 2020-38. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announces that it is providing a one-time bulk shipment of 1 million over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to K-12 public school districts outside of Chicago for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. No. HB 03914: Requires Illinois Central Management Services to take positive action toward addressing systemic racism in the states hiring practices. Therefore, the regions will move out of Tier 3 of the States Mitigation Plan and into the less restrictive Tier 2, effective January 15, 2021. Individuals may leave their homes only for essential activities or for essential operations. For general questions about COVID-19 and Illinois' response and guidance, call 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov SPORTS WAGERING - Suspends requiring an in-person creation of a sports wagering account, in order to participate in sports wagering offered over the internet or through a mobile application. SB 00471: Requires insurers who issue or deliver group accident and health policies to ensure that insured individuals have access to treatment for emotional, mental, nervous or substance use disorders or conditions. Jelani Day's family looking for answers after missing ISU student found dead, went into effect in 2021 and applies to schools. Court Operations: The Winnebago County and Boone County Courts are hearing all matters pursuant to the provisions set forth in Administrative Order 2022-12 and General Order 1.03. . Under the federal Occupation Safety and Health Act of 1970, employees who believe they are in imminent danger may refuse to work if certain conditions are met. All state, county, and local law enforcement officers are instructed to cease enforcement of orders of eviction for residential premises. Filing paperwork to take your abuser to court should not be dangerous. 99) January 13, 2022 WHEREAS, since early March 2020, Illinois has faced a pandemic that has caused extraordinary sickness and loss of life, infecting over 2,520,000, and taking the lives of more than 28,800 residents; and, Employers may require an employee to take a COVID-19 test or submit a medical verification clearing them to return to work after they have experienced symptoms associated with COVID-19, been in close contact with an individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or tested positive for COVID- 19, been sick, or experienced COVID-19 related symptoms. RELATED | Voters passed the workers' rights amendment in the 2022 election; what does that mean for Illinois? Here are 25 of the most notable new pieces of legislation: SB 633 amends the School Code by adding a requirement that school districts must include data on the number of incidents of violence that occurred on school grounds or during school-related activities in their annual report cards starting with the 2022-23 school year. Economic Recovery. 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. 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. New Illinois laws in 2023 include the SAFE-T Act, Worker's Rights Amendment, improvements to health care and food access, and more. Days before the SAFE-T Act was set to take effect, a Kankakee County judge ruled that the portion of the SAFE-T Act that ends cash bail in Illinois is unconstitutional. Outlines public health requirements for individuals, businesses, retail stores, manufacturers, office buildings, restaurants and bars, gyms, personal service facilities, youth sports, and public amusement. From Fairgrounds To Museums, Explore The Unique History of Springfield, Camp I Am Me Highlights Burn Awareness Week, T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week, Dentists - Opportunities Springing Up All Over IL, Springfield Area Pets Up For Adoption: Pharaoh, Jawa, Layla & More, Springfield Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area, 5 New Springfield Area Properties On The Market. 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. Additional resources and frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and public health are available on IDPHs website, https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19. 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. 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. In workplaces where employees are represented by a union, union representatives can also participate in workplace safety planning. A new law takes effect giving students up to five days off for mental health. Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through January 6, 2023. The following are recommended prevention strategies that recognize that while the state of Illinois has made substantial progress in . RESCINDS METRO EAST MITIGATIONS As of October 9, 2020, Region 4 the Metro East has reached the threshold to lift mitigations following three consecutive days with a rolling positivity rate below 6.5%. HB 168 amends the Humane Care for Animals Act by allowing judges to order that a person be forbidden from owning or having possession of any other animal if they have been convicted of any two of the following three crimes: animals for entertainment, dog fighting or aggravated cruelty. 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 1, 2020. STATE FAIRS - Cancels the State Fairs in Springfield and DuQuoin scheduled for 2020, to protect the health and safety of fairgoers, entertainers, competitors, vendors, employees, and those living in the surrounding areas. If an employee reports having any COVID-19 related symptoms, the employer should encourage the employee to contact their health care provider. 71.40 no longer necessary. 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. SB 01681: Adds probation officers to the list of individuals that qualify for death benefits if they are killed in the line of study. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through April 30, 2022. This Executive Order is effective November 11 and supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43. The requirements do not apply if the bird-safe alternatives result in significant additional cost or when buildings are leased instead of owned by the state. If there is prior guidance that implies different standards from these Tier 3 Mitigations, the more restrictive standards apply. (COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. In order to promote their use, employers should make face coverings and other protective equipment available at no charge to employees. Those who agree to fingerprinting are granted streamlined processes for renewing FOID and CCL cards. REGION 7 MITIGATIONS Region 7 has reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher.
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