by Kwabena Appenteng, Rod Fliegel, Littler - JD Supra

Effective January 1, 2027, Illinois will limit the discretion covered employers have to insist on a driver’s license1 in job postings.2 HB4758 amends the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act—commonly referred as the state’s “Ban the Box law”—to restrict covered employers from stating in a job posting that applicants must have a valid driver’s license unless driving is an essential function of the job and a business necessity.3 If a license is required, the posting must include a brief explanation of why that requirement is necessary. Employers that violate the law are subject to penalties imposed by the Illinois Department of Labor.