Wednesday, June 9, 2021
In a flurry of activity into the wee hours of June 2, 2021, Illinois legislators concluded a spring session that saw the passage of numerous measures that will affect employers in the state across the span of the employment relationship. Among the most significant of the many bills heading to Governor Pritzker for signature are acts amending the Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (“VESSA”), and the Freedom to Work Act. It is expected that Governor Pritzker will sign all of the above-mentioned bills.
Changes Affecting the Hiring Process
As we have previously explained, the State’s Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (“AIVIA”) requires employers using artificial intelligence (“AI”) enabled video interview technology during the hiring process to make certain disclosures to and obtain consent from applicants, and also includes privacy protection measu
A recent Shelby County Board meeting resulted in more division of the board members, to the point of childish name-calling to those who dare vote in a manner consistent with the law rather than as opined by the State s Attorney.
Nichole Kroncke, the Shelby County State s Attorney provided her legal opinion regarding the potential leasing of county farm ground, and by all indications, it appears she is advocating for a particular outcome rather than providing factual information. In addition to providing her opinion, she made a statement of fact that is not supported by the actual record.
Specifically, Kroncke stated:
Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com
May 17, 2021 | 2:40 PM
After leading the nation in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, in ensuring the state’s most vulnerable residents had a roof over their head, Governor JB Pritzker today announced that applications for the second round of rental assistance funding are now available to help Illinois residents who have experienced economic hardship due to the pandemic. The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) will deploy multiple rounds of funding totaling $1.1 billion dollars to Illinois renters and landlords in an effort to prevent evictions. An additional $400 million in rental assistance will be provided by larger municipalities. The state will also be standing up a separate program to support homeowners with $400 million in mortgage assistance.