{"id":2734,"date":"2026-08-26T10:35:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iiicareer.com\/eng\/?p=2734"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:32:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:32:41","slug":"illinois-employment-law-updates-menopause-jury-duty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iiicareer.com\/eng\/2026\/08\/26\/illinois-employment-law-updates-menopause-jury-duty\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Employment Law Updates: Menopause, Jury Duty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Menopause\u00a0Equity and Care Act<\/strong>
On August 7, 2026, Illinois enacted amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) establishing workplace protections for employees experiencing menopause-related conditions. These conditions include perimenopause, menopause, and associated medical or symptomatic conditions, such as vasomotor symptoms, sleep disruption, cognitive or mood changes, and osteoporosis-related changes. Under the new amendments, Illinois employers will be prohibited from discriminating against employees based on any of the above menopause-related conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the prohibition on discrimination, the new IHRA amendments will require Illinois employers to provide reasonable accommodations for menopause-related conditions and  post a notice in a conspicuous location in the workplace and to include the notice in employee handbooks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amendments apply to Illinois employers with one or more employees and will be effective January 1, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Lewis:<\/em>
Illinois\u2019 Menopause Equity and Care Act Expands Employment Protections<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jury Act and Jury Commission Act<\/strong>
Also, Illinois just passed a law that will require employers with more than 25 employees to pay employees their regular wages while they\u2019re out serving on a jury. This new law takes effect on January 1, 2027, giving you a few months to update handbooks, payroll practices, and manager training before the obligation kicks in. This Insight will provide you with a five-step plan to get ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fisher & Phillips LLP:<\/em>
Illinois Employers Must Pay Employees Who Serve on Jury Duty Starting January 1, 2027: Your 5-Step Plan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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