Bill > HB1278

This bill amends the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act to provide important protections for employees who use employer-issued electronic devices to document instances of violence. Specifically, the bill prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions (such as firing, harassing, or discriminating against an employee) if the employee uses company equipment to record domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or other violent crimes committed against the employee or their family member. The bill also requires employers to grant employees access to digital documents, recordings, or communications on employer-issued devices that relate to such violent incidents. Importantly, the bill includes two key limitations: first, employers can still comply with legal investigations or court orders regarding devices or data, and second, employees must still adhere to reasonable company policies and perform their core job functions. This legislation aims to support victims by ensuring they can document and potentially seek help for violent situations without fear of workplace retaliation, while maintaining a balance with employer rights and operational needs.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1278&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104