Illinois AI Employment Law Goes Live Soon: Are Your Hiring Practices Compliant?
By Liisa Thompson & Julia K. Kadish
Labor and Employment Law,
January 2026
An Illinois law addressing the use of AI in the workplace took effect on January 1, 2026. The law applies to employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations within Illinois that use AI for decisions like hiring, promotion, discharge, and other terms of employment. AI is defined broadly and includes not only generative AI but any machine-based system that generates outputs influencing employment decisions, with no specific exemptions provided.
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