Illinois HB1594 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on weight and size in employment and public accommodations.
Illinois HB1594 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act by adding provisions that make it a civil rights violation for employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations to discriminate against individuals based on their weight and size. This includes refusing to hire, segregating, harassing, or taking adverse actions against employees or job applicants due to their weight and size. The bill also prohibits public accommodations from denying services based on weight and size.
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