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Updates to Law in Illinois: 8 New Laws You Need To Know

Single-occupancy restrooms are now required to be marked as all gender and designated for single-use occupancy, family use, or assisted use. No gendered signs can be posted for these facilities. (Patch.com). We recommend designating at least one restroom in your facility as a gender-neutral restroom for the purpose of inclusivity. B: Non-Binary Gender. New laws allow those in the Queer community to designate their gender identity as "female", "male", or "non-binary" on their official identification. As an employer, it's important to recognize that non-binary people do exist, and do work. Consider introducing a training on gender and orientation sensitivity and review pronouns and procedures that may currently be gendered.

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