Illinois AI employment amendments are now effective

What changed

Public Act 103-0804 amended the Employment Article of the Illinois Human Rights Act. It reaches AI used in recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure, and other employment terms or conditions.

Core provisions

• AI may not be used in covered employment activities when it has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination based on protected classes.
• Zip codes may not be used as a proxy for protected classes in the covered activities.
• Employers must provide notice when using AI for employment purposes described by the statute.