An example of an employee symptom screening form can be found on IDPHs website. All valid registry identification cards that expire between October 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021 will be granted a one-year renewal or extension. Suspends the requirement that a fully executed marriage license must be submitted to the county clerk within 10 days. New Illinois laws in 2023 include the SAFE-T Act, Worker's Rights Amendment, improvements to health care and food access, and more. All workplace safety policies, including required face coverings, must be applied and enforced equally for all employees in the workplace, except for those employees who have informed the employer of a medical condition or disability that prevents them from safely wearing a face covering. ISP will now have a public database of all guns reported stolen that can be checked prior to the transfer of any firearm to prevent inadvertent transfers of stolen weapons. 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. His new campaign message, concentrated on citizens' safety and support for the police . 42 U.S.C. If you are a worker who received a Form 1099 and are not certain if you are eligible for PUA, you should file a claim for regular unemployment benefits for two reasons. Shooting incidents are also 32% higher than they . Calls for the postponement or cancelation of elective surgeries. HB 572 amends the Sales Finance Agency Act to invalidate any financing, retail installment contract or loan for the purchase of a cat or a dog. Employers should not assume that an older employee, or an employee with an underlying health condition, is in need of special protection or accommodation. Illinois is a strong union state and just got stronger after voters approved the Workers Rights Amendment in the 2022 midterm election. 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. State and federal law requires exemptions for certain medical and religious reasons. Employees can contact their local health department or IDPH at 1-800-889-3931 or by emailing dph.sick@illinois.gov. No. The order expands the use of available emergency relief dollars for Illinois utility customers currently at risk of service disconnections following the end of the winter moratorium, and maximizes the number of households eligible for relief. Employers should also clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is sick, such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared equipment, etc. J.B. Pritzker's office announced Monday night he signed into law changes to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act. To report a possible COVID-19 outbreak, or if you have a concern that your workplace is not following public health rules regarding face coverings and/or capacity limits, please contact your local health department. Chicago-based employees may. For further information or to contact the Illinois Department of Employment Security, visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/aboutides/Pages/Contact_IDES.aspx. 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. Reissues and amends previous executive orders through May 28, 2022. Employees who believe they have been retaliated against may file a, The Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2015 protects state and local government employees who raise safety and health concerns with their employer or a government agency. 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. SB 00139: Allows a person currently married to request a copy of their marriage license with the term spouse rather than any gender-identifying language. The individual qualifies as actively seeking work as long as they are prepared to return to their job as soon the employer reopens. Employees should not come to work, nor should their employer require them to come to work if they have had a positive test or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. No. Health and safety laws apply to all employees, regardless of immigration status. SB 58: Lowers the registration fee for trailers weighing less than 3,000 lbs. To begin the process of filing a charge, individuals should complete and submit the Complainant Information Sheet located on IDHRs website. Under the latter bill, feminine hygiene products will now be available for free at homeless shelters that provide housing assistance to women and youth. This shall not be construed as relieving any individual of the obligation to pay rent or comply with a lease or rental agreement. Additional frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and wages, benefits, and layoffs are available on IDOLs website. Employers should never require employees or other workers at the workplace to report to work while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. 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. CHICAGO A slate of new city, county and state laws in 2022 will affect education, criminal justice, deportation and eating out for Chicagoans. Employees who have a medical condition or disability that prevents them from safely wearing a face covering may seek a reasonable accommodation from these requirements. The bill also adds Muhammad Ali's birthday, Jan. 17, as the law's eighth commemorative holiday. EXTENDS MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS A person or entity may not commence a residential eviction action. The department must also increase counseling opportunities and dedicate staff to helping people who owe money for child support. 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. For further information or to contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights, visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/dhr/AboutUs/Pages/contact_IDHR.aspx. Individuals must continue to practice social distancing and wear a face covering in public places or when working. If an employee believes they have been fired, demoted, or harassed because they are being treated for, or recovering from, COVID- 19, they may file a charge with IDHR. . Employers should recognize that health care providers may be extremely busy and not able to provide the requested documentation in a timely manner. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers may not require a COVID-19 antibody test before allowing employees to return to work. Suspends the requirement that a marriage license becomes effective one day after the date of issuance. CANNABIS IDENTIFICATION CARDS Suspends the requirement that a medical or adult use cannabis cultivation center agent must have a completed background check when applying for an agent identification card. 71.40 no longer necessary. Executive Order 2021-24 has been amended by Executive Order 2021-25. SB 02354: Students can now take one year of forensic speech and debate in high school as a substitute for music, art or foreign language requirements. Prominently post the guidance from IDPH and the Office of the Illinois Attorney General regarding workplace safety during the COVID-19 emergency. This Executive Order supersedes Executive Order 2021-10. READ MORE: Jelani Day's family looking for answers after missing ISU student found dead. SB 539 includes amendments to Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and the Lobbyist Registration Act touted as ethics reforms by members of the Democratic Party's legislative supermajority . Permits service of pleadings to be conducted personally, by first-class mail, or by electronic mail. WHEREAS, on October 14, 2022, considering the expected continuing spread of COVID-19 and the ongoing health and economic impacts that will be felt over the coming month by people across the State, I declared all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area; and, In addition, requires universal masking in private long-term care facilities. Murders peaked in 2021 with 799 homicidesthe most since 1996and in 2022, remains 39% higher than in 2019. Related: ISP Gets Funding To Seize Guns After FOID Card Revoked. If there is prior guidance that implies different standards from these Tier 3 Mitigations, the more restrictive standards apply. RELIEF FOR UTILITY CUSTOMERS - Temporarily suspends two provisions of the Illinois Energy Assistance Act. Yes. The amendment passed with more than 50% support from the overall vote in the midterm. This law ensures people whose cars have been stolen will not be liable for violations, fees, fines or penalties when their vehicles are caught on red light or speed cameras. SB 1833 amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law to require the department to come up with criteria and guidelines for the creation of state-designated cultural districts. Increased testing frequency may be required in certain situations. Public employees who believe they have been retaliated against may file a. REGIONS 3 MITIGATIONS Region 3, West-Central Illinois, has reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher. PUA payments are available for claimants who lost work due to specific COVID-19 related reasons provided for in the federal law beginning the week of February 2, 2020. To better protect survivors, this law allows anyone to file for a protective order at any time by email or online in addition to the in-person option. There were no federal stimulus checks in 2022, but at least 22 states gave money back to residents -- primarily in the form of income and property tax rebates, child tax credits and direct relief . HB 03445: A person who seeks medical assistance for an opioid overdose will have immunity from prosecution for possession. Illinois reports 2,762 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths. In the Health Care Worker Background Check Act, suspends the time period for designated students, applicants, and employees to have their fingerprints collected electronically. 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. Reissues and amends previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through July 24, 2022. Under the IHRA and federal law, employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees if, as a result of a disability, they need an accommodation to perform their jobs. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through July 24, 2021. Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through November 14, 2022. Employees who believe that they have been retaliated against for opposing unlawful discrimination can file or amend a charge using the, The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 protects private sector employees who raise safety and health concerns with their employer or a government agency. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Retaliation Laws Applied to COVID-19 State and federal laws require employers to maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, and to ensure that employees are treated equally regardless of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, or any other protected category. Worker safety training and the corresponding written materials should be available in a language spoken by employees and accessible to employees with a range of education levels. Here's a look at some of the most interesting laws set to go into effect. The ISP can now issue combined FOID and CCL cards to qualified applicants. 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. Local government units across the state must halt all evictions, and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. CHICAGO (AP) Four years ago, Paul Vallas finished toward the bottom of the pack in a crowded race for Chicago mayor. Some of these individuals should have been classified as employees and therefore would be eligible for unemployment insurance. The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) investigates charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed under the IHRA. 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. 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. Outlines public health requirements for individuals, businesses, retail stores, manufacturers, office buildings, restaurants and bars, gyms, personal service facilities, youth sports, and public amusement. Employers should provide face coverings at no charge to employees who are not able to maintain a minimum 6-foot social distance at all times; Ensure that all spaces where employees may gather, including locker rooms and lunchrooms, allow for social distancing; Ensure that all visitors (customers, vendors, etc.) 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. Nearly 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois at the start of the new year. 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. Find your nearest vaccination location at. HB 3262 allows for civil lawsuits to be filed by anyone who has suffered an injury, damage or intimidation from a hate crime consisting of a false police report or 911 call, regardless of whether criminal charges were filed in connection with the incident. Employers may not ask about an employees family members health information, but may ask employees whether they have had contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with, or is experiencing symptoms of, COVID-19. Governor Pritzker Announces New Partnership Between Illinois Universities and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. If your concern is about a state or local government employer, you may file a complaint with Illinois OSHA at https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/safety/Pages/Hazards.aspx This Executive Order supersedes Executive Order 2020-72. 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. 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. 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. A complete list of all new Illinois laws taking effect next year can be found here. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending the provisions through March 5, 2022. Those that continue to cancel or postpone all elective surgeries or procedures, or begin elective surgeries on or after May 11th, in order to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak shall be immune from civil liability for any alleged injury or death relating to COVID-19. Local governments can still pass ordinances regulating setbacks, use of fertilizer or water, and invasive species controls as long as they do not have the effect of forbidding vegetable gardens. CANNABIS REQUIREMENTS Suspends the requirement that IDFPR issue up to 75 Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses before May 1, 2020. The law will also restore sick days used during the 2021-2022 school year. The new wage will be $12 an hour. It's a new year and nearly 200 new laws go into effect here in Illinois. COVID-19. 265, 268 and 42 C.F.R. Illinois school employees across the state will receive paid COVID sick leave if they are fully vaccinated under new law signed by Gov. Also new to Illinois schools in 2022, a law prohibiting rules regarding hairstyles such as braids and twists. 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. REGIONS 11 MITIGATIONS Region 11, the City of Chicago, has triggered both a sustained increase in COVID-19 related hospitalizations over the last 10 days and averaged greater than or equal to an 8 percent positivity rate for three consecutive days. All Rights Reserved. Economic Recovery. 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. Laid off employees who previously had employer-provided health insurance may continue their coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). SB 02122: Provides that statements provided by minors are inadmissible as evidence if obtained using deceptive practices. Once areas used by the person who is sick have been appropriately disinfected, they can be opened for use. 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. In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are instituted for Region 1, comprised of Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties, for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, gaming and casinos and for all workplaces, effective October 3, 2020. Such holidays are regular school days. CANNABIS LICENSES - Suspends the requirement that by July 1, 2020, the Illinois Department of Agriculture must issue up to 40 Craft Grower Licenses, up to 40 Infuser Licenses, and issue Transporting Organization Licenses. Specific federal, state, and local protections against retaliation include: Yes. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. More information on the use of face coverings is available on the Illinois Department of Human Rights website. 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. 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. Second, the PUA program has been established for individuals who are unemployed for specific reasons attributable to COVID-19 and not covered by the states regular unemployment insurance program. 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. 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. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through August 22, 2020. Re-issues former executive orders to protect individuals and businesses from the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. Driven by the death of Jelani Day, this law requires a coroner or medical examiner to notify the FBI if human remains in their custody are not identified within 72 hours of discovery. You shouldn't be on the hook for tickets when your car gets stolen. SB 2129 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the chief prosecutor of the county where a convicted person was sentenced to petition a judge to resentence to a shorter sentence. Housing providers will also not be held liable for injuries caused by a pet on their properties. HB 00562: Significant changes to the FOID card system beginning in 2022, including encouraging, but not requiring, fingerprinting. Provides the authority for the governor to sign additional executive orders to extend the Stay at Home order. HB 01838: Expands the definition of discrimination based on a disability in the Illinois Human Rights Act to include unlawful discrimination against an individual because of the individuals association with a person with a disability. 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. An employers failure to contribute to the unemployment system will not impact an individual claimants eligibility for benefits. 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. Ensures any impacted licensed professionals are aiding in the response to the disaster. Statewide, the minimum wage increases by $1 to $12 per hour as part of a measure approved in 2019,. However, masks are still required for everyone in healthcare settings, in congregate settings and on transit. HB 605 amends the Flag Display Act to ban state institutions and agencies from buying any Illinois state flags or United States flags made in other countries. If an employee reports having any COVID-19 related symptoms, the employer should encourage the employee to contact their health care provider. The Administration's plan is to end the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. A new law takes effect giving students up to five days off for mental health. 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. REGIONS 5, 7, AND 8 TIER 2 MITIGATIONS Region 5 (Southern Illinois) has been under Tier 1 of the state's resurgence mitigation plan since October 22 and Region 7 (Will and Kankakee counties) and Region 8 (Kane and DuPage counties) since October 23, after seeing a 7-day rolling average test positivity rate of 8 percent or above for three consecutive days. It also requires counties with populations above 250,000 to offer the option of a remote hearing. 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. SB 00817: Bans schools from discriminating against student hairstyles associated with racial, ethnic and cultural traditions. Suspends requiring internships for endorsements on professional educator licenses. As discussed in this guidance, various provisions of federal and state law prohibit retaliation against employees for raising safety and health concerns. Employers are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and there is nothing in Illinois or federal law that prohibits an employer from requiring a doctors note or COVID-19 test before an employee returns to work. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through February 6, 2021. 2019: Illinois governor signs . Generally, an employer can layoff or terminate an employee for economic reasons. PHASE THREE REOPENING Safely and conscientiously resumes activities that were paused due to COVID-19. HB 376, also known as the Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act, requires that all public elementary and high schools must include a unit that teaches the contributions of Asian American communities and individuals to the history of the United States and the Midwest, including the arts, science, politics and civil rights. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through May 1, 2021. 2022 Clay County Final Multiplier Announced. 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 . Law enforcement officers can also seize tobacco products or electronic cigarettes that violate the bills prohibition on marketing to children. All rights reserved, CTA Continues Efforts to Adapt Electric Buses to Winter's Challenges, 7 Cubs Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter Vs. 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