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Takeaways From the Illinois Human Rights Act to the Workplace Transparency Act, the state has announced a broad range of measures affecting workplace policies and compliance obligations. Other new laws impacting employers include the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act and the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act. Employers are encouraged to proactively review their current workplace policies, handbooks, and compliance procedures and consider the assistance of counsel. Related link Illinois General Assembly - Bills and Resolutions Article Illinois employers face a rapidly evolving legal landscape shaped by a wave of new legislation and regulatory changes that are or soon will be in effect and will affect workplace policies and practices. From the Illinois Human Rights Act to the Workplace Transparency Act, the state has announced a broad range of measures affecting workplace policies and compliance obligations. Highlights of the most critical recent updates to Illinois employment la...

The Illinois legislature enacted a number of measures in 2025 that will impact employers’ leave and accommodation policies and practices.  Employers should be aware of important changes with regard to military leave, blood and organ donation leave, leave to care for a child in neonatal intensive care, and more.  Our Illinois colleagues provide a comprehensive summary of those developments  here . Source(s): Weber, K. C. (2025, November 19).  New Illinois Laws Impact Employer Leave and Accommodation Policies . Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog. https://www.disabilityleavelaw.com/2025/11/articles/leave-policies/new-illinois-laws-impact-employer-leave-and-accommodation-policies/?utm_source=elinfonet ‌

When President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., in recent months, some private employers faced unplanned leaves of absence. Here are some considerations for employers to keep in mind when employees take military leave. Quick Hits The Trump administration has deployed troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C ., in recent months, and the president has named four more cities where he intends to deploy troops. Employers must provide job-protected leave to service members who are called to military duty. Domestic deployments for natural disasters or other emergencies may impact private employers with regard to their staffing levels, compensation costs, and employee benefits administration. In June 2025, President Trump deployed about 4,700 National Guard soldiers and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles to support federal immigration enforcement. On August 11, 2025, President Trump  deployed  about 800 National Guard soldiers to Washington, D.C.,...