HB 2549 Illinois House · 99th Regular Session

BEST CANDIDATE FOR JOB ACT

Summary
Creates the Best Candidate for the Job Act. Provides that private employers shall properly consider for employment persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses. Prohibits discrimination against such persons unless there is a direct relationship between the offense and the specific employment sought. Establishes criteria for evaluating convictions. Provides that an employer that demonstrates that it has hired an individual pursuant to the Act, except for a willful or wanton act in hiring an individual, shall not be liable for acts or omissions by the employee. Exempts law enforcement agencies.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2015 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Mar 27, 2015
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 2, 2015
Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2015
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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