Employee Discipline: Illinois

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick, Stacey Smiricky and Lindsey Hogan, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Summary

This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to employee discipline in Illinois, including specific requirements for investigations; employee privacy and confidentiality protections; and handling disciplinary situations involving protected leaves of absence and protected activities. It also covers potential claims such as defamation.