IL HB2925

Expands whistleblower protections to cover disclosures about past, current, or future activities (not just current activities) by employers or third parties that employees believe in good faith violate municipal, county, state, or federal laws

Extends retaliation protections to employees who report violations to government or law enforcement agencies, including when that agency is the employer itself or a third party

Protects employees who refuse to participate in past, current, or future activities they believe would violate municipal, county, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations

Adds compensatory damages as a new category of relief available to employees who successfully bring civil actions against employers for retaliation

Existing remedies retained include injunctive relief, reinstatement with seniority, back pay with 9% interest, front pay, liquidated damages up to $10,000, litigation costs, attorney's fees, and a $10,000 civil penalty payable to the employee