(a) It is a violation of this Act for an employer or entity, or any agent of an employer or entity, to retaliate through discharge or in any other manner against any person for exercising any rights granted under this Act. Such retaliation shall subject an employer or entity to civil penalties pursuant to this Act or a private cause of action, or both.
     (b) It is a violation of this Act for an employer or entity to retaliate against a person for:
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 820 ILCS 185/55

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.

         (1) making a complaint to an employer or entity, to a
    
co-worker, to a community organization, before a public hearing, or to a State or federal agency that rights guaranteed under this Act have been violated;
        (2) causing to be instituted any proceeding under or
    
related to this Act; or
        (3) testifying or preparing to testify in an
    
investigation or proceeding under this Act.
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