SB2339: PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE

Legislative Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, by making the following changes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to prohibit an employer from enrolling in any Electronic Employment Verification System, including the E-Verify program, whether voluntarily or as required or permitted by federal law (rather than as required or permitted by federal law). Provides that no penalties shall be imposed under the Act if the employer or prospective employer: (1) acts in good faith reliance on guidance issued by the Illinois Department of Labor or the federal Department of Homeland Security; or (2) makes a bona fide administrative error that does not affect an employee or prospective employee's employment or pay. Makes changes in provisions concerning restrictions on the use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems and actions for civil penalties brought by an interested party.