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2026 VESSA Amendment Expands Protections for Illinois Employees
The 2026 VESSA amendment represents another significant step forward in Illinois’ efforts to strengthen workplace protections for survivors of violence. Beginning January 1, 2026, employees covered by the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) will gain new rights that expand beyond existing leave and anti-retaliation provisions. The amendment ensures that employees who use employer-issued equipment to record or preserve evidence of domestic violence, sexual violence, gender violence, or other violent crimes cannot be punished for doing so.