Alerts8.22.24
Illinois Amends Human Rights Act to Address AI Use in Hiring and Employment
Highlights
Illinois continues to regulate the use of AI in employment
The Illinois Human Rights Act extends non-discrimination obligations to AI tools
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, employers that use AI must provide notice to employees and applicants
On Aug. 9, 2024, Illinois enacted legislation prohibiting employers’ discriminatory use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and software. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) will be amended to prevent employers from using AI in a discriminatory manner, including using an individual’s ZIP code as a proxy identifier for characteristics, and to require employers to provide notice to individuals and employees that AI is being used.
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