Compliance
Unlawful Employment Practice
Any practice made unlawful by federal or Illinois state employment law.
Definition
Under the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act Amendment 2026, 'unlawful employment practice' is broadly defined to include any action or omission by an employer that violates any provision of federal or Illinois state employment law. This expansive definition ensures that the protections and remedies of the IWTA can be applied to a wide array of illegal workplace behaviors, from discrimination and harassment to wage violations and retaliation, as defined by various statutes such as the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Pay Act, and federal laws like Title VII.