An Illinois-specific employee policy prohibiting retaliation and outlining the procedure for reporting retaliation. This anti-retaliation policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal and Illinois law. Local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers throughout the state. For more on the scope of local law coverage, see Local Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.