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Amanda Ellis

Amanda advises businesses on all aspects of labor and employment law, guiding clients through an ever-changing legal landscape and helping them address workplace challenges with confidence.

On December 12, 2025, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 2339 (“Amendment” or “SB 2339”), which amends the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. The law increases protections for workers’ privacy and restricts employers from taking adverse action against employees solely based on receiving a tentative non-confirmation letter (“mismatch letter”) regarding verification of employment eligibility. The passage of SB 2339, a response to increased federal immigration enforcement, ensures that employers satisfy federal requirements without compromising employee privacy. The Amendment became effective immediately, applies to public and private employers of Illinois employees and prospective employees, and subjects employers to civil actions, including a private right of action and penalties for non-compliance.

Earlier this month, our team published an in-depth article for federal contractors on navigating WARN Act compliance amid government shutdowns and federal contract cancellations. Since then, we’ve been closely monitoring the broader wave of workforce reductions affecting not only government contractors but employers across industries and company sizes.