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This bill, known as the Right to Sit at Work Act, establishes workplace protections for employees by requiring employers to provide suitable seating when the nature of work reasonably allows for sitting. The bill defines employees and employers using the same definitions found in the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, and mandates that employers cannot design workspaces that require standing if the work could be performed while seated. Employers must post a notice about these rights within 30 days of the Act's effective date. Employees who believe their rights have been violated can file a civil action within one year of an alleged violation, with potential remedies including injunctive relief, reinstatement, back pay, and reestablishment of benefits. The Department of Labor is responsible for investigating violations, and employers can be assessed a $1,000 civil penalty for each violation, with each affected employee constituting a separate violation. The bill aims to provide more ergonomic and comfortable working conditions by giving employees the option to sit when their job tasks permit.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3249&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104