Park Forest — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-237

Prohibited acts

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Park Forest — Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-237
Prohibited acts under this article are as follows: (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 or citizenship status.
(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 citizenship status 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 or discrimination on the basis of citizenship status 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 apprentice, or as an applicant for apprenticeships, or wages, tenure, hours of employment or apprenticeship conditions on the basis of unlawful discrimination or citizenship status.
(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) 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.
(6) Immigration-related practices. For an employer to request for purposes of satisfying the requirements of section 1324a(b) of title 8 of the United States Code, as amended, more or different documents than are required under such section or to refuse to honor documents tendered that on their face reasonably appear to be genuine.
It is not a civil rights violation for an employer to take any action that is required by section 1324a of title 8 of the United States Code, as amended.
(7) Arrest record. Unless otherwise authorized by law, for any employer, employment agency or labor organization to inquire into or to use arrest information or criminal history record information ordered expunged, sealed or impounded under section 5 of the Criminal Identification Act, 20 ILCS 2630/5, as a basis 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. This subsection does not prohibit a state agency, unit of local government or school district, or private organization from utilizing conviction information obtained from the department of state police under the provisions of section 3 of the Criminal Identification Act, 20 ILCS 2630/3, in evaluating the qualifications and character of an employee or a prospective employee.
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Plain English

Park Forest Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-237 sets out a list of employment-related acts that are prohibited under the village's human relations article. The provision bars employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations from making hiring, promotion, training, or membership decisions based on unlawful discrimination or citizenship status. It also prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace, discriminatory immigration-document practices, and the use of expunged or sealed arrest records in employment decisions.

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For Property Managers

Although § 54-237 is an employment-discrimination 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 recruitment, hiring, discipline, and termination decisions are free from unlawful discrimination, citizenship-status bias, and sexual harassment, and that they do not request excessive immigration documents or rely on sealed arrest records. Operators who become aware of sexual harassment by non-managerial employees or non-employees are expected under § 54-237 to take reasonable corrective measures promptly.

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

For Tenants

Tenants who work for a landlord or property management company—or who encounter discriminatory employment practices in a housing-related job context—may have protections under Park Forest Ch. 54 Human Relations § 54-237. The provision covers a range of prohibited conduct, including discrimination based on citizenship status, sexual harassment, and the improper use of sealed or expunged arrest records. Those who believe a violation has occurred can explore options such as filing a complaint with the Park Forest Human Relations Commission, consulting a tenant-rights or workers'-rights organization, or reviewing remedies available under the broader Ch. 54 article.

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 cited by this regulation

20 ILCS 2630
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 54-65
IL Muni § 54-71
IL Muni § 54-68
IL Muni § 54-239
IL Muni § 54-116

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