Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
The Whistleblower Act protects employees who disclose or refuse to participate in illegal or corrupt activities by their employers. It prohibits retaliation, defines key terms, and provides remedies for violations.
An employer may not threaten any employee with any act or omission if that act or omission would constitute retaliation against the employee under this Act. (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-867 )
5 Οκτ 2020 · Under the Illinois’ Whistleblower Act, employees are protected in three ways: An employee may not be retaliated against for disclosing suspected violations of state or federal law to a government or law enforcement agency. The suspicion does not need to be true.
This Act may be cited as the Whistleblower Act. (Source: P.A. 93‑544, eff. 1‑1‑04.) (740 ILCS 174/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Employer" means: an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, firm, corporation, association, and any other entity that has one or more.
Section 740 ILCS 174/32 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Defenses to actions. Section 740 ILCS 174/35 - Exception. Section 740 ILCS 174/40 - Home Rule Limitation. Browse Illinois Compiled Statutes | Act 174 - WHISTLEBLOWER ACT for free on Casetext.
Any documentary material, answers to written interrogatories, or oral testimony provided under any subpoena issued under subsection (a) shall be exempt from disclosure under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.
Kwame Raoul announced legislation that would expand worker protections against retaliation by employers, including whistleblowers who report violations of the law or threats to public health and safety. The bill would also codify the Attorney General's authority to sue employers who retaliate or threaten retaliation.
