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What Illinois Employers Need to Know About Changes to the Workplace Transparency Act

[01/26/26]

Posted on January 26, 2026 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

Amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (“WTA”) were introduced by HB 3638 and became effective on January 1, 2026. The amendments broaden the scope of protection for employees and impose additional restrictions on employers when drafting contract provisions in a variety of employment-related agreements, including severance, settlement and arbitration agreements. Going forward, Illinois... READ MORE

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