Illinois Administrative Code

Section 2970.1 Extended Benefit Period and High Unemployment Period During COVID-19 Pandemic As of the week beginning December 27, 2020, notwithstanding Section 409(A)(1) of the Act, the extended benefit period beginning May 24, 2020 by virtue of the trigger specified in Section …

Section 5210.10 Purpose and Coverage In this part, the Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission set forth their interpretations of the provisions of Section 2-102 of the Illinois Human Rights Act ("Act"), (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 68, par. 2-102), prohibiting d…

Section 5210.100 Memberships in Private Clubs An employer which maintains a practice of purchasing, reimbursing or subsidizing memberships for any of its employees in private clubs must ensure that the practice is followed consistently among employees without regard to sex. An em…

Section 5210.110 Pregnancy, Childbirth and Childrearing a) A written or unwritten policy or practice which excludes from employment applicants or employees because of pregnancy is a violation of the Act, unless the employee's pregnancy renders her physically unable to be trained …

Section 5210.20 Recruiting a) It is a violation of the Act for an employer or employment agency to post or publish or to place with any employment agency or publication a listing, advertisement or request for referrals which directly or indirectly expresses a preference, limitati…

Section 5210.30 Employment Agencies and Referral Services a) Any employment agency which restricts the availability of its services or which maintains separate files, listings or referral systems based on sex, is in violation of the Act except to the extent that sex is a bona fid…

Section 5210.40 Pre-Employment Inquiries An application form or other inquiry made of an applicant for employment or for membership in a labor organization or for an apprenticeship program which expresses directly or indirectly any preference, limitation or specification as to se…

Section 5210.50 Discrimination in Compensation It is a violation of the Act for an employer and/or labor organization to discriminate based upon the sex of an employee, or the predominant sex of a group of employees, in negotiating or establishing the wages, benefits or other com…

Section 5210.60 Seniority Rosters and Lines of Progression It is a violation of the Act for an employer or labor organization to classify jobs by sex. It is also a violation of the Act to establish a system of classification, seniority or progression, even if sex is not mentioned…

Section 5210.70 Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications a) Section 2-104(A) of the Act, (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 68, par. 2-104(A)), provides that it is not a violation for an employer, employment agency or labor organization to discriminate based on a criterion which constitutes…

Section 5210.80 Marital, Parental Status An employer's rule or policy which restricts the employment opportunities of married women but not of married men discriminates against women because of sex in violation of the Act. Similarly, a rule or policy which restricts the employmen…

Section 5210.90 Fringe Benefits a) Fringe benefits, as used herein, includes medical, hospital, accident, life insurance, disability, pension and retirement benefits; profit sharing and bonus plans; leaves of absence; and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. b) I…

Section 5220.100 Definition of National Origin Discrimination a) Under section 1-103(K) of the Illinois Human Rights Act, Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 68, par. 1-103(K), "national origin" means – "...the place in which a person or one of his or her ancestors was born." b) An individ…

Section 5220.200 Unlawful Considerations A person is the victim of "unlawful discrimination" on the basis of national origin if the person is discriminated against because of animosity directed towards individuals of a particular national origin group. A person need not be a memb…

Section 5220.300 The Bona Fide Qualification Exception The exemption stated in section 2-104(A) of the Human Rights Act, which allows discrimination if national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification will be strictly construed. The burden is on the employer to prove tha…

Section 5220.400 Citizenship Requirements In those circumstances where citizenship requirements have the purpose or effect of discriminating against an individual on the basis of national origin, they are prohibited by the Human Rights Act.

Section 5220.500 Pre-Employment Inquiries An employer, employment agency or labor organization may not require a job applicant to disclose his or her national origin or ancestry, unless it can show a bona fide occupational qualification. Likewise, an employer, employment agency o…

Section 5220.600 Undocumented Workers The Illinois Human Rights Act does not require an employer, employment agency or labor organization to employ any individual who is not able to lawfully work in the United States. The protections of the Act will, however, extend to all indivi…

Section 5220.700 Suspect Employment Criteria The use of selection criteria which have a disparate impact on individuals of a national origin group is unlawful, unless the criteria are justified by business necessity. It is not a defense to show that the total selection process do…

Section 5220.800 Speak English Only Rules a) An employer may not have a rule requiring that employees speak only in English at all or at certain times where the rule has the purpose or effect of discriminating against individuals on the basis of national origin. It is a defense t…

Section 5220.900 Harassment a) An employer has an affirmative duty to maintain a working environment free of harassment on the basis of national origin. b) Ethnic slurs and other verbal or physical conduct relating to an individual's national origin constitute harassment when thi…

Section 6000.10 Definitions In addition to those definitions found in Section 2-2 of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act, the following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Part: "Act" means the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act [430 ILCS 85]. "ACCT" m…

Section 6000.100 Employment of Carnival and Amusement Enterprise Workers a) All persons that own or operate a carnival, amusement enterprise, or fair must conduct a criminal history records check and perform a check of the National Sex Offender Public Website (http://www.nsopw.go…

Section 6000.110 Assembly and Disassembly a) The attendant of an amusement ride or amusement attraction shall comply with the manufacturer's construction manual for the assembly and disassembly of the amusement ride or amusement attraction. The manufacturer's construction manual …

Section 6000.120 Requirements for Operation No amusement ride or amusement attraction shall be operated for public use at a carnival, amusement enterprise, or fair in this State without an attendant or assistant. The attendant or assistant may be an employee or volunteer. a) All …

Section 6000.130 Authority Regarding Passenger Safety a) The owner or operator of an amusement ride or amusement attraction may remove a person from, or deny a person entry to, an amusement ride or amusement attraction if, in the owner's or operator's opinion, the entry or conduc…

Section 6000.140 Signal Systems a) When the attendant has an obstructed view of the area where the passengers are loaded and unloaded a signal system shall be provided and utilized for controlling, starting and stopping an amusement ride or amusement attraction. b) The signal sys…

Section 6000.15 Incorporated and Referenced Materials a) The following regulations and standards are incorporated in this Part. All incorporations by reference refer to the regulations, guidelines and standards on the date specified and do not include any editions or amendments a…

Section 6000.150 Daily Inspection and Test a) Amusement rides and amusement attractions shall be inspected and tested on each day they are intended to be used. This inspection shall be made by a trained attendant as defined in Section 6000.120(c). Results of these daily inspectio…

Section 6000.160 Reports a) Personal Injury Report. The owner or manager of an amusement ride or amusement attraction shall report a serious injury to the Department within 24 hours after the incident by telephone or other means of immediate communication. An owner or manager sha…

Section 6000.170 Maintenance a) Periodic maintenance as required or recommended by the amusement ride or amusement attraction manufacturer shall be performed. The maintenance shall be recorded on a log documenting daily maintenance, which shall detail the maintenance performed, t…

Section 6000.180 Stop Operation Order a) The Department of Labor may order, in writing, a temporary and immediate cessation of operation of any amusement ride or amusement attraction if it: 1) Has been determined after inspection to be hazardous or unsafe; 2) Is in operation befo…

Section 6000.190 Fire Prevention and Protection a) The inspector shall waive the requirement that an owner or agent be inspected under this Section prior to operation if an owner or agent gives satisfactory proof that all amusement rides, amusement attractions, and the carnival o…

Section 6000.20 Exemptions The following amusement rides or amusement attractions are exempt from the provisions of this Act: a) Any amusement ride or amusement attraction which is owned or operated by a non-profit religious, educational or charitable institution or association i…

Section 6000.200 Internal Combustion Engines a) Under no circumstances shall the fuel supply be replenished while the engine is running. b) Any enclosed area in which an internal combustion engine is operated shall be ventilated and exhaust fumes shall be discharged outside the a…

Section 6000.210 Means of Access and Egress a) Steps, ramps and floors that provide access to and egress from amusement rides and amusement attractions shall be uniform in rise with firm mountings and wide enough to permit free movement of people. b) Exit doors shall swing outwar…

Section 6000.220 Electrical Equipment − Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions a) Effective January 1, 2010, all electrical equipment related to amusement rides and amusement attractions must comply with NFPA 70, Article 525. b) Lock Out. A means shall be provided for locking …

Section 6000.230 Hydraulic Systems a) Hydraulic systems and related equipment used in connection with amusement rides or amusement attractions shall be maintained per manufacturers specifications to ensure safe operation at all times. b) All systems shall have a manual lowering v…

Section 6000.240 Air Compressors and Equipment a) Air compressors, air compressor tanks, and equipment used in connection with any amusement ride or amusement attraction shall be constructed, equipped, and maintained per manufacturers specifications to insure safe operation at al…

Section 6000.25 Qualifications of Inspectors All amusement ride and amusement attraction inspectors shall meet the following qualifications: a) have knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, including coursework in engineering, phy…

Section 6000.250 Wire Rope a) Wire rope used on amusement rides and amusement attractions shall be thoroughly examined periodically per amusement ride or amusement attraction manufacturer's specifications. b) Wire rope found damaged shall be replaced with new wire rope conforming…

Section 6000.260 Chain a) Twisted wire or stamped chain is not permitted. b) Chains with manufacturers certified load carrying capacities must be utilized for safety devices and stress bearing applications. c) Any of the following shall be cause for chain replacement: 1) A 10% re…

Section 6000.270 Inflatable Amusement Attractions All inflatable amusement attractions shall meet the manufacturer's standards and specifications. a) Anchorage in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications shall be provided for inflatable amusement attractions and examined…

Section 6000.280 Non-Destructive Testing a) The owner or agent shall provide the Department with a certificate of non-destructive testing for each part for which the manufacturer recommends or the Board requires testing. b) Persons performing non-destructive testing on amusement …

Section 6000.290 Ski Lifts, Aerial Tramways, and Rope Tows a) New Construction and Alteration 1) All new construction must be registered with the Department before installation is commenced. This registration shall provide the name and mailing address of the owner or agent, the l…

Section 6000.30 Inspections a) The inspector, upon presenting credentials, is authorized without prior notice to inspect and investigate during regular working hours, any establishment, assembly area, or other areas where amusement rides or amusement attractions are assembled or …

Section 6000.300 Go-Karts, Dune Buggies, and All-Terrain Vehicles (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 28 Ill. Reg. 10569, effective July 19, 2004)

Section 6000.302 Outdoor and Indoor Concession Go-Karts a) Vehicle Requirements 1) All vehicles shall be equipped with driver padding and passenger padding, if applicable, including, but not limited to, steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering wheel support post and seat cushio…

Section 6000.305 Racing Go-Karts a) Vehicle Requirements 1) All vehicles shall be equipped with driver padding and passenger padding, if applicable, including, but not limited to, steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering wheel support post and seat cushions. 2) All vehicles sha…

Section 6000.308 Dune Buggies and All-Terrain Vehicles a) Vehicle Requirements 1) All vehicles shall be equipped with driver padding and passenger padding, if applicable, including, but not limited to, steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering wheel support post and seat cushion…