Illinois
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of Illinois.
State Laws in Illinois
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- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, Illinois has “Ban the Box” rules. It is unlawful for public and private employers in Illinois with fifteen or more employees to inquire about, or require disclosure of, the criminal history of an applicant until the individual has been determined qualified for the position and notified of an impending interview, or until after a conditional job offer is made.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, Illinois, Cook County, and the city of Chicago each have a law restricting the use of Credit History in employment decisions. Illinois employers are prohibited from inquiring about an individual’s credit history or from basing hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions on an employee or job applicant’s credit history. Illinois employers may use credit history only when a “bona fide occupational requirement” is established.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, Illinois allows the use and possession of Marijuana by individuals for medical purposes by qualifying patients who have a recommendation from a doctor to use medical marijuana. Persons 21 years of age and older may use, grow and possess Marijuana for recreational use. Cannabis will be regulated in a manner similar to alcohol. Employers to not have to diminish employee workplace safety and polices will be interpreted broadly in order to protect employee safety.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, Illinois has a statewide Salary History Ban. Employers are prohibited from: (1) screening job applicants by requiring that the wage or salary history of an applicant satisfy minimum or maximum criteria, (2) requesting a wage or salary history as a condition of: a) being considered for employment, b) being interviewed, c) continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, d) an offer of employment or an offer of compensation, (3) requesting that an applicant disclose wage or salary history as a condition of employment, or (4) seeking the wage or salary history, including benefits or other compensation, of a job applicant from any current or former employer.
- Illinois Access Fees
Illinois County Criminal Search Access Fees
Illinois, Fulton County, $10.00
Illinois Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
Illinois Statewide Access Fee $13.00
Illinois MVR Access Fees
Illinois MVR Access Fee $20.00
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