§ 20 — Retaliation for certain refusals prohibited

Illinois § 20

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
• Ch. 740: CIVIL LIABILITIES
• Act 740 ILCS 174/: Whistleblower Act.

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An employer may not take retaliatory action against an employee for refusing to participate in an activity that the employee has a good faith belief that such participation would result in a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation, including, but not limited to, violations of the Freedom of Information Act.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 103-867, eff. 1-1-25 .)