Illinois § 9

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9.

In addition to any act or practice in violation of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, as now or hereafter amended, it shall be a violation of this Act for any Service or its agent or employee to do any of the following: (a) Make, or cause to be made, publish or cause to be published, any false, misleading, or deceptive advertisement or representation concerning the services or products that the service provides to job seekers. (b) Disseminate information or publish or cause to be published an advertisement for a job knowing or disregarding the fact that: (1) The job does not exist or the job seeker is not qualified for the job. (2) The job has been described or advertised by or on behalf of the Service in a false, misleading, or deceptive manner. (3) The Service has not confirmed the availability of the job as required by Section 6 of this Act. (4) The Service has not obtained written or oral permission to list the job from the employer or an authorized agent of the employer. (c) Divide or offer to divide fees, directly or indirectly, with prospective or actual employers or any agent, employee or representative of prospective or actual employers. (d) Make a false statement or in any way falsely imply to any job seeker that a person is seeking employees to perform labor or services for which salary, wages or other compensation is to be paid. (e) Provide to any job seeker a job listing authorization for a position which would require the job seeker to perform an unlawful act. (f) Provide to any job seeker a job listing authorization for work which that job seeker is not legally qualified to perform. (g) Demand, charge, collect or receive a fee except in accordance with the terms of a written contract or agreement with a job seeker. (Source: P.A. 85-1367.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9 cover?

Section 9 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Illinois § 9?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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