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IL SB2339
Bill
Status
12/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Javier Cervantes
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AI Summary
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Employers receiving document discrepancy notices from federal agencies like Social Security Administration or IRS (not immigration enforcement) must notify affected employees within 5 business days and cannot take adverse action solely based on the notification
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Employees have the right to bring a representative to any meetings with their employer regarding document discrepancies and may request the original notification
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Creates a private right of action allowing employees to sue for violations, with civil penalties of $100-$1,000 per violation, or $10,000 plus reinstatement and back pay for employment loss violations
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Authorizes nonprofit organizations and labor unions to bring civil actions on behalf of impacted employees, with the State having 60 days to intervene; prevailing parties receive 10% of penalties assessed
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Establishes Department of Labor enforcement authority including investigation powers, subpoena authority, and administrative hearings; repeals existing Sections 12 and 13 of the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act
Legislative Description
PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0455
12/12/2025