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Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. III Employment § 9½-48

Employers' nondiscriminatory selective rights unimpaired

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JolietFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Joliet — Ch. 9½ Art. III Employment § 9½-48
Nothing herein shall preclude an employer from hiring or selecting between persons for (1) any reason except for the acts of discrimination prohibited hereby, or (2) a bona fide occupational qualification.
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Plain English

Joliet Ch. 9½ Art. III § 9½-48 clarifies that the anti-discrimination rules in this article do not strip employers of their general right to choose among job applicants. Employers may still make hiring decisions for any lawful reason, or on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, as long as those decisions do not involve the categories of discrimination the article prohibits. The provision is essentially a savings clause preserving ordinary employer discretion within the bounds of the law.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Because § 9½-48 addresses employment rather than tenancy, its direct application to property management operations is limited; however, operators who employ staff in Joliet should note that this provision confirms they retain broad hiring discretion. A compliant employer documents legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for hiring decisions and, where applicable, identifies any bona fide occupational qualifications in writing before posting a position. Keeping those records consistent with § 9½-48 helps demonstrate that selections were made on lawful grounds.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 9½-48 of Joliet's employment ordinance is an employer-rights provision rather than a tenant-protection rule, so it does not directly govern rental housing. Workers or job-seekers who believe a hiring decision crossed into prohibited discrimination—rather than relying on the lawful discretion preserved by § 9½-48—may explore filing a complaint with the appropriate local or state civil-rights body or consulting a tenant- or worker-rights organization for general guidance.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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