Peoria — Ch. 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment § 17-122
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This article does not apply to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society whose primary purpose and function is religious with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, association, educational institution, or society of its activities.
Section 17-122 of Peoria's Chapter 17 Human Relations, Housing and Employment carves out an exception to the article's general anti-discrimination rules. Specifically, religious organizations—including corporations, associations, educational institutions, and societies whose primary purpose is religious—are permitted to make employment decisions based on religion when the work is connected to carrying out their religious activities. This exception is narrow: it applies only to religious hiring by religious entities, not to other protected characteristics or unrelated employment practices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 17-122 is primarily an employment-law provision rather than a housing rule, so its direct application to property management is limited. Operators affiliated with a qualifying religious organization should understand that the exception covers only religiously motivated hiring decisions tied to the organization's core religious activities. Compliance-minded operators document the religious nature of their organization and the connection between any religion-based employment decision and their religious mission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you believe you have experienced employment discrimination in Peoria, Section 17-122 establishes a specific and limited exception that applies only to religious organizations hiring for roles connected to their religious activities. Workers who feel this exception has been applied too broadly—or that it does not cover their situation—may consider filing a complaint with the Peoria Human Relations Commission or consulting a tenant- and worker-rights organization familiar with local ordinances. Understanding whether a particular employer qualifies under § 17-122 is an important threshold question in any such matter.
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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