Peoria — Ch. 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment § 17-118

Unlawful employment practices

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Peoria — Ch. 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment § 17-118
It is an unlawful employment practice: (1)
Employers. For any employer to refuse to hire, to segregate, or to act with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure or terms, privileges or conditions of employment on the basis of unlawful discrimination.
(2) Employment agency. For any employment agency to fail or refuse to classify properly, accept applications and register for employment referral or apprenticeship referral, refer for employment, or refer for apprenticeship on the basis of unlawful discrimination or to accept from any person any job order, requisition or request for referral of applicants for employment or apprenticeship which makes or has the effect of making unlawful discrimination a condition of referral.
(3) Labor organization. For any labor organization to limit, segregate or classify its membership, or to limit employment opportunities, selection and training for apprenticeship in any trade or craft, or otherwise to take, or fail to take, any action which affects adversely any person's status as an employee or as an applicant for employment or as an apprentice, or as an applicant for apprenticeships, or wages, tenure, hours of employment or apprenticeship conditions on the basis of unlawful discrimination.
(4) Sexual harassment. For any employer, employee, agent of any employer, employment agency or labor organization to engage in sexual harassment; provided, that an employer shall be responsible for sexual harassment of the employer's employees by nonemployees or nonmanagerial and nonsupervisory employees only if the employer becomes aware of the conduct and fails to take reasonable corrective measures.
(5) Public employers. For any public employer to refuse to permit a public employee under its jurisdiction who takes time off from work in order to practice his religious beliefs to engage in work, during hours other than such employee's regular working hours, consistent with the operational needs of the employer and in order to compensate for work time lost for such religious reasons. Any employee who elects such deferred work shall be compensated at the wage rate which he would have earned during the originally scheduled work period. The employer may require that an employee who plans to take time off from work in order to practice his religious beliefs provide the employer with a notice of his intention to be absent from work not exceeding five days prior to the date of absence.
(6) Training and apprenticeship programs. For any employer, employment agency or labor organization to discriminate against a person on the basis of age in the selection, referral for or conduct of apprenticeship or training programs.
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Plain English

Peoria's Ch. 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment § 17-118 identifies a range of employment practices that are prohibited as unlawful discrimination. Employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations are each barred from making decisions about hiring, referral, membership, training, or other employment conditions based on protected characteristics. The provision also addresses sexual harassment in the workplace and requires public employers to accommodate employees who need time off for religious practice, with specific rules for making up that work time.

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For Property Managers

Although § 17-118 is an employment provision rather than a landlord-tenant rule, property owners who employ staff — such as maintenance workers, leasing agents, or property managers — are subject to its requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure that all hiring, promotion, discipline, and training decisions are free from unlawful discrimination, and that workplace policies address sexual harassment, including conduct by non-supervisory employees once management becomes aware of it. Operators who use staffing agencies or participate in apprenticeship programs should also confirm that those third parties operate in accordance with § 17-118's standards.

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

For Tenants

While § 17-118 primarily governs employment relationships rather than tenancy, renters who are also employees of a housing-related business or who experience discrimination in a job connected to their housing may find this provision relevant. The section prohibits a broad set of discriminatory employment actions and provides a basis for raising a violation through Peoria's human relations complaint process. Individuals who believe they have experienced conduct covered by § 17-118 may wish to consult a tenant-rights or workers'-rights organization to understand available options.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 17-118
IL Muni § 17-117
IL Muni § 17-71
IL Muni § 17-71
IL Muni § 17-32
IL Muni § 17-71
IL Muni § 17-118
IL Muni § 17-117
IL Muni § 17-32
IL Muni § 17-33
IL Muni § 17-34
IL Muni § 17-36
IL Muni § 17-26
IL Muni § 17-32
IL Muni § 17-32
IL Muni § 17-34

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