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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1363         </title>
<shortdesc>WORKPLACE BULLYING PROHIBITION</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Ira I. Silverstein</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/10/2017</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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<reference>New Act</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Creates the Workplace Bullying Prohibition Act. Provides that bullying is prohibited in the workplace. Applies to employers that employ 3 or more individuals but excludes the State, State agencies, and units of local government. Defines terms. Requires an employer to establish a policy regarding workplace bullying and file the policy electronically with the Department of Labor. Provides an exception for certain labor activities. Provides that a violation of the Act by an employer constitutes a business offense subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,000.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/18/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein</action>
<statusdate>2/18/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/18/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>2/25/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Labor</action>
<statusdate>3/27/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015</action>
<statusdate>4/24/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/10/2017</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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