IL HB3062 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly
Discussing IL HB3062 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly
Bill Title: Creates the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Requires an employer to furnish to a discharged employee a statement of reasons for the discharge. Prohibits an employer from preventing or attempting to prevent a discharged employee from obtaining other employment. Prohibits blacklisting. Provides that a discharge is wrongful if the discharge was a constructive discharge, if it was not for good cause, or if the discharge was in violation of the employer's personnel policy. Establishes remedies. Defines terms. Provides that an employer who violates the Act commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: (Failed) 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB3062 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
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"As a final note the Employer can be held liable for expenses to recover and lost income if they are found to be at fault. Agreed."