Posts tagged Illinois Law
The Risks and Imperatives of Using AI for Legal Purposes in Business

While AI offers promising tools to enhance legal processes, its limitations and potential risks make it imperative for businesses to rely on experienced legal professionals. The nuanced understanding, ethical judgment, and strategic insight provided by attorneys are irreplaceable in navigating the intricate and often unpredictable world of business law. Ensuring that your business has access to experienced legal counsel not only safeguards against the pitfalls of AI but also enhances overall legal and strategic outcomes.

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Updates to Law in Illinois: 8 New Laws You Need To Know

Single-occupancy restrooms are now required to be marked as all gender and designated for single-use occupancy, family use, or assisted use. No gendered signs can be posted for these facilities. (Patch.com). We recommend designating at least one restroom in your facility as a gender-neutral restroom for the purpose of inclusivity. B: Non-Binary Gender. New laws allow those in the Queer community to designate their gender identity as "female", "male", or "non-binary" on their official identification. As an employer, it's important to recognize that non-binary people do exist, and do work. Consider introducing a training on gender and orientation sensitivity and review pronouns and procedures that may currently be gendered.

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Closing The Wage Gap: What Businesses Should Know About Governor Pritzker's New Law Aimed At Gender Equity

This new law means for employees seeking to earn a fair wage in proportion to their worth and earning potential - they'll earn what they're worth - not just a few dollars up from their last role. Many employees, namely women, are held down under what is commonly known as the "wage gap". 

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