Private Illinois employers may now give preference to veterans in their hiring practices.
Governor Bruce Rauner has signed the Veterans Preference in Private Employment Act, which allows private employers to voluntarily implement hiring policies that give preference to individuals who have served in the military, whether on active or reserve duty, including the Illinois National Guard.
Employers wanting to take advantage of this new law will need to have a written policy and reference it on job applications. The policy must also be publicly displayed in the employer’s workplace or on the employer’s website.
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