Issue Position: Discrimination, Harassment, and Ethics Omnibus Legislation

Issue Position

The #MeToo movement shined a light on issues of sexual harassment both in the Capitol environment and in the private sector. In response, the General Assembly has been working to ensure that employees in every workplace feel safe and protected while on the job.

After weeks of negotiation, Representative Williams sponsored- and the General Assembly passed- an omnibus, bipartisan and bicameral bill to expand and strengthen the laws surrounding unlawful discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This legislation prohibits employees from being forced to waive their rights regarding sexual harassment or discrimination in order to get a job. It updates numerous other protections, establishes an array of basic rights for complainants and ensures that resources are available for employees should their rights be violated. By working together, we can ensure that every employee in the State of Illinois enjoys the legal protections they deserve to feel safe, respected and productive in the workplace. To read the bill, please visit ilga.gov.

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