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Bill passes out of Senate providing greater protections for private sector workers who experience se
Bill passes out of Senate providing greater protections for private sector workers who experience sexual harassment and discriminationA measure from State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) that provides greater protections for private sector workers who experience sexual harassment and discrimination passed out of the Senate without opposition this afternoon.
“Right now, Illinois workers who are harassed or discriminated against don’t have the protections they need to seek justice and hold perpetrators accountable.” Bush said. “This bill strengthens workers’ rights and includes reasonable requirements for employers that will create safer workplaces.”
The measure was drafted based on recommendations that were made last year during the Senate sexual harassment task force hearings.
“The Illinois Chamber participated in an open and thoughtful process on SB 1829, and we provided language we believe will help make a better workplace environment for employers and employees in Illinois,” said Jay Shattuck, executive director of the Employment Law Council at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber will continue to work with the task force senators and other stakeholders to help make a safe, more dependable and productive work environment throughout Illinois.”
Read more: https://capitolfax.com/2019/04/11/question-of-the-day-2856/