On May 22, ILL LEG passed bill on employment verification system.
ILL LEG passed bill SB 0508, amendments to Right to privacy in the workplace act.
Imposes requirements on use of employment eligibility verification systems (EEVS).
Bill to modify sections 12, 15 of ILL LEG 820-55/12, and to add new section 13.
Bill Provisions
Amends act to provide that unless otherwise required by State or federal law, an employer shall not voluntarily enroll in the E-Verify program or a similar system.
Additionally, an employer is prohibited from imposing work authorization verification or re-verification requirements that are greater than those required by federal law.
Employer must provide employee certain documents if employer is required to use E-Verify program or similar EEVS, and Social Security Administration notifies discrepancy.
Discrepancy between employee's name or social security number and agency's records
Provides for additional rights and protections granted to an employee following the notification from the Social Security Administration of existence of such a discrepancy.
Sets additional notice requirements concerning obligations of employer and employee.
Notices must comply with State and federal privacy laws and relate only to employee.
Furthermore, the bill provides for violations and civil penalties, and defines terms.
Legislative History
On Feb. 22, 2023, bill was introduced in Senate; on Nov. 7, 2023, bill passed Senate.
On Nov. 8, 2023, bill was introduced in House; on May 22, 2024, bill passed in House.
Effectiveness
Illinois bills passed before Jun. 1 take effect Jan. 1 of the next year, on Jan. 1, 2025.
Aug. 2024 ILL LEG Governor Approval
On Aug. 9, 2024, ILL LEG reported governor signed bill, enacted Public Act 103-0879.
Regulators
ILL LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Pub. Act 103-0879, 8/9/2024; Bill SB0508, 5/22/2024; Citation: ILL LEG 820-55/12;
