Chapter 775 — HUMAN RIGHTS

(775 ILCS 5/7-105b) (from Ch. 68, par. 7-105b) Sec. 7-105b. Compliance with State Employment Records Act. The Department, as required by and for the purposes of the State Employment Records Act, shall, on a fiscal year basis, report the total number of persons employed within the…

(775 ILCS 5/7-106) (from Ch. 68, par. 7-106) Sec. 7-106. Recruitment; Research; Public Communication) For the purpose of promoting equal employment and housing opportunities and eliminating unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment in employment and sexual harassment in elementa…

(775 ILCS 5/7-107) (from Ch. 68, par. 7-107) Sec. 7-107. Advisory Councils) The Department shall have authority, as the need requires, to create local or statewide advisory councils to aid in effectuating the purposes of this Act, to limit the duration of a council's existence, a…

(775 ILCS 5/7-108) (from Ch. 68, par. 7-108) Sec. 7-108. Local Departments, Commissions. (A) Authority. A political subdivision, or two or more political subdivisions acting jointly, may create a local department or commission as it or they see fit to promote the purposes of this…

(775 ILCS 5/7-109) (from Ch. 68, par. 7-109) Sec. 7-109. Federal Departments and Agencies) (A) Utilization of Department Facilities and Employees. The Department in its discretion and for the purpose of carrying out its functions, may permit the utilization of its facilities and …

(775 ILCS 5/7-109.1) (from Ch. 68, par. 7-109.1) Sec. 7-109.1. Federal or State court proceedings. (1) For charges filed under Article 7A of this Act, if the complainant has initiated litigation in a federal or State court for the purpose of seeking final relief on some or all of…

(775 ILCS 5/7-110) (from Ch. 68, par. 7-110) Sec. 7-110. Attorney General) When authorized by this Act to take part in a judicial proceeding in any court in this state, the Department shall proceed only through the Attorney General of Illinois or with the Attorney General's appro…

(775 ILCS 5/7-111) (from Ch. 68, par. 7-111) Sec. 7-111. Public Grants; Private Gifts) The Department is authorized to accept public grants and private gifts and bequests so long as the conditions of the grant, gift or bequest are not inconsistent with the purposes of this Act. (…

(775 ILCS 5/7-112) Sec. 7-112. Automated Processing of Charges and Complaints. On or before December 31, 1996, the Department and the Commission shall jointly prepare an electronic data processing and telecommunications plan for the purpose of automating the processing of charges…

(775 ILCS 5/7-112.5) Sec. 7-112.5. Training tuition. The Department is authorized to charge tuition to non-governmental entities, other than not for profit groups or organizations in Illinois that have no more than 50 employees, for training offered by the Department's Institute …

(775 ILCS 5/7-113) Sec. 7-113. Employer report form; registration fee. When a person files an "Employer Report Form" (PC-1) with the Department as specified in subsection (J) of Section 2-101 to establish eligibility to be awarded a contract by a State agency, the person must pay…

(775 ILCS 5/7A-101) (from Ch. 68, par. 7A-101) Sec. 7A-101. The procedures specified in this Article shall apply solely to Articles 2, 4, 5, and 5A and Sections 6-101 and 6-102 of Article 6. (Source: P.A. 102-362, eff. 1-1-22.)

(775 ILCS 5/7A-102) (from Ch. 68, par. 7A-102) Sec. 7A-102. Procedures. (A) Charge. (1) Within 2 years after the date that a civil rights violation allegedly has been committed, a charge in writing under oath or affirmation may be filed with the Department by an aggrieved party o…

(775 ILCS 5/7A-103) (from Ch. 68, par. 7A-103) Sec. 7A-103. Settlement. (A) Circumstances. A settlement of any charge prior to the filing of a complaint may be effectuated at any time upon agreement of the parties and the approval of the Department. A settlement of any charge aft…

(775 ILCS 5/7A-104) (from Ch. 68, par. 7A-104) Sec. 7A-104. Judicial proceedings. (A) Temporary relief. (1) At any time after a charge is filed, the Department or complainant may petition the appropriate court for temporary relief, pending final determination of the proceedings u…

(775 ILCS 5/7B-101) (from Ch. 68, par. 7B-101) Sec. 7B-101. The procedures specified in this Article shall apply solely to Article 3 and Section 6-101.5 of Article 6. (Source: P.A. 102-362, eff. 1-1-22.)

(775 ILCS 5/7B-102) (from Ch. 68, par. 7B-102) Sec. 7B-102. Procedures. (A) Charge. (1) Within one year after the date that a civil rights violation allegedly has been committed or terminated, a charge in writing under oath or affirmation may be filed with the Department by an ag…

(775 ILCS 5/7B-103) (from Ch. 68, par. 7B-103) Sec. 7B-103. Settlement. (A) Circumstances. A settlement of any charge prior to the filing of a complaint may be effectuated at any time upon agreement of the parties and the approval of the Department. A settlement of any charge aft…

(775 ILCS 5/7B-104) (from Ch. 68, par. 7B-104) Sec. 7B-104. Judicial proceedings. (A) Temporary relief. (1) At any time after a charge is filed, the Department or aggrieved party may petition the appropriate court for temporary relief, pending final determination of the proceedin…

(775 ILCS 5/8-101) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-101) Sec. 8-101. Illinois Human Rights Commission. (A) Creation; appointments. The Human Rights Commission is created to consist of 7 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. No more than 4 members shall …

(775 ILCS 5/8-102) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-102) Sec. 8-102. Powers and duties. In addition to the other powers and duties prescribed in this Act, the Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (A) Meetings. To meet and function at any place within the State. (B) Offices.…

(775 ILCS 5/8-103) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-103) Sec. 8-103. Request for review. (A) Jurisdiction. The Commission, through a panel of 3 members, shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine requests for review of (1) decisions of the Department to dismiss a charge; and (2) notices o…

(775 ILCS 5/8-104) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-104) Sec. 8-104. Compulsory Process. (A) Subpoenas. Any member of the Commission may issue a subpoena: (1) At the request of the Department to facilitate its investigation; or (2) At the request of a party to a proceeding which is the subje…

(775 ILCS 5/8-105) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-105) Sec. 8-105. Settlement. (A) Approval. (1) When a proposed settlement is submitted by the Department, the Commission, through a panel of 3 members, shall determine whether to approve its terms and conditions. (2) A settlement of any com…

(775 ILCS 5/8-106) Sec. 8-106. (Renumbered). (Source: Renumbered by P.A. 86-910, eff. 9-11-89.)

(775 ILCS 5/8-106.1) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-106.1) Sec. 8-106.1. Summary Decision. (1) At any time after the service of a complaint and prior to service of a decision pursuant to Section 8A-102(I) or 8B-102(J), complainant or respondent may move with or without supporting affidavit…

(775 ILCS 5/8-107) Sec. 8-107. (Renumbered). (Source: Renumbered by P.A. 86-910, eff. 9-11-89.)

(775 ILCS 5/8-108) Sec. 8-108. (Renumbered). (Source: Renumbered by P.A. 86-910, eff. 9-11-89.)

(775 ILCS 5/8-109) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-109) Sec. 8-109. Specific penalties; public contracts; licensees; public officials. In addition to the penalties and forms of relief set forth in Section 8A-104, a hearing officer may recommend and the Commission or any three member panel t…

(775 ILCS 5/8-109.1) Sec. 8-109.1. Civil penalties; failure to report; failure to train. (A) A hearing officer may recommend the Commission or any 3-member panel thereof may: (1) Failure to report. In the case of an employer who fails to make any disclosures required under Sectio…

(775 ILCS 5/8-110) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-110) Sec. 8-110. Publication of opinions. Decisions of the Commission or panels thereof, whether on requests for review or complaints, shall be made available on the Commission's website and to online legal research companies within 14 cale…

(775 ILCS 5/8-111) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-111) Sec. 8-111. Court Proceedings. (A) Civil Actions Commenced in Circuit Court. (1) Venue. Civil actions commenced in a circuit court pursuant to Section 7A-102 or 8B-102 shall be commenced in the circuit court in the county in which the …

(775 ILCS 5/8-112) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-112) Sec. 8-112. Public Grants; Private Gifts) The commission is authorized to accept public grants and private gifts and bequests so long as the conditions of the grant, gift, or bequest are not inconsistent with the purposes of this Act. …

(775 ILCS 5/8-113) (from Ch. 68, par. 8-113) Sec. 8-113. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 85-139. Repealed by P.A. 103-859, eff. 1-1-25.)

(775 ILCS 5/8A-101) (from Ch. 68, par. 8A-101) Sec. 8A-101. This Article shall apply solely to Articles 2, 4, 5, and 5A and Sections 6-101 and 6-102 of Article 6. (Source: P.A. 102-362, eff. 1-1-22.)

(775 ILCS 5/8A-102) (from Ch. 68, par. 8A-102) Sec. 8A-102. Hearing on Complaint. (A) Services. Within five days after a complaint is filed by the Department, or the aggrieved party, as the case may be, the Commission shall cause it to be served on the respondent together with a …

(775 ILCS 5/8A-102.5) Sec. 8A-102.5. Alternative hearing procedure. (A) All parties shall be given the right to proceed under this Section. (B) If all parties to a complaint stipulate to proceedings under this Section, the complaint shall be resolved in the following manner: (1) …

(775 ILCS 5/8A-103) (from Ch. 68, par. 8A-103) Sec. 8A-103. Review by Commission. (A) Exceptions. Within 30 days of the receipt of service of the hearing officer's recommended order, a party may file with the Commission any written exceptions to any part of the order. Exceptions …

(775 ILCS 5/8A-104) (from Ch. 68, par. 8A-104) Sec. 8A-104. Relief; Penalties. Upon finding a civil rights violation, a hearing officer may recommend and the Commission or any three-member panel thereof may provide for any relief or penalty identified in this Section, separately …

(775 ILCS 5/8B-101) (from Ch. 68, par. 8B-101) Sec. 8B-101. Applicability. The procedures and relief specified in this Article shall apply solely to complaints filed with the Human Rights Commission under Article 3 and Section 6-101.5 of Article 6. (Source: P.A. 102-362, eff. 1-1…

(775 ILCS 5/8B-102) (from Ch. 68, par. 8B-102) Sec. 8B-102. Hearing on complaint. (A) Election of Judicial Determination. When a complaint is filed under Section 7B-102(F) a complainant, a respondent, or an aggrieved party on whose behalf the complaint was filed, may elect to hav…

(775 ILCS 5/8B-103) (from Ch. 68, par. 8B-103) Sec. 8B-103. Review by Commission. (A) Exceptions. Within 30 days of the receipt of service of the hearing officer's recommended order, a party may file with the Commission any written exceptions to any part of the order. Exceptions …

(775 ILCS 5/8B-104) (from Ch. 68, par. 8B-104) Sec. 8B-104. Relief; penalties. Upon finding a civil rights violation, a hearing officer may recommend and the Commission or any three-member panel thereof may provide for any relief or penalty identified in this Section, separately …

(775 ILCS 5/9-101) (from Ch. 68, par. 9-101) Sec. 9-101. Transfer; savings. (A) Personnel. (1) All personnel previously assigned to the Fair Employment Practices Commission, Department of Equal Employment Opportunity, and Human Relations Commission shall be transferred, in accord…

(775 ILCS 5/9-102) (from Ch. 68, par. 9-102) Sec. 9-102. Pending matters. (A) Charges; Complaints; Causes of Action. This Act shall not affect or abate any cause of action, charge, complaint or other matter pending before or accrued under the jurisdiction of the Fair Employment P…

(775 ILCS 10/0.01) (from Ch. 29, par. 16.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Public Works Employment Discrimination Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(775 ILCS 10/1) (from Ch. 29, par. 17) Sec. 1. (a) No person shall be refused or denied employment in any capacity on the ground of unlawful discrimination, as that term is defined in the Illinois Human Rights Act, nor be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any manner, in con…

(775 ILCS 10/2) (from Ch. 29, par. 18) Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall automatically enter into and become a part of each and every contract or other agreement hereafter entered into by, with, for, on behalf of, or for the benefit of this State, or of any department, bur…

(775 ILCS 10/3) (from Ch. 29, par. 19) Sec. 3. The provisions of this Act also shall apply to all contracts entered into by or on behalf of all independent contractors, subcontractors, and any and all other persons, associations or corporations, providing for or relating to the d…

(775 ILCS 10/4) (from Ch. 29, par. 20) Sec. 4. No contractor, subcontractor, nor any person on his or her behalf shall, in any manner, discriminate against or intimidate any employee hired for the performance of work for the benefit of the State or for any department, bureau, com…