State reference · IL
Illinois ADA + employment hiring law
Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.. Enforced by Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Illinois Human Rights Act is codified at 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)
Agency website: https://dhr.illinois.gov/
IDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under 775 ILCS 5/2-101(B)(1)(c) for disability claims.
Notable feature
The Illinois Human Rights Act applies to employers with 1 or more employees for disability claims, a substantially lower threshold than the federal ADA.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Illinois case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Illinois-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Illinois?
Illinois Human Rights Act, codified at 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Illinois?
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). IDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Illinois?
1+ employee under 775 ILCS 5/2-101(B)(1)(c) for disability claims.
How does Illinois interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Illinois employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. IDHR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Illinois statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.. Agency: Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) at https://dhr.illinois.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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