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Illinois Statutes Chapter 775. Human Rights § 5/6-101. Additional civil rights violations under Articles 2, 4, 5, 5A, and 6

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 6-101. Additional civil rights violations under Articles 2, 4, 5, 5A, and 6. It is a civil rights violation for a person, or for 2 or more persons, to conspire to:

(A) Retaliation. Retaliate against a person because that person has:

(i) opposed or reported conduct that the person reasonably and in good faith believes to be prohibited under Articles 2, 4, 5, 5A, and 6;

(ii) made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Act; or

(iii) requested, attempted to request, used, or attempted to use a reasonable accommodation as allowed by this Act;

(B) Aiding and Abetting; Coercion. Aid, abet, compel, or coerce a person to commit any violation of this Act;

(C) Interference. Wilfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the Commission or one of its members or representatives or the Department or one of its officers or employees.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 775. Human Rights § 5/6-101. Additional civil rights violations under Articles 2, 4, 5, 5A, and 6 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-775-human-rights/il-st-sect-775-5-6-101/

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