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Fact checked by Shannon Sparks   Illinois Artificial Intelligence in Employment Effective January 2026 The Illinois Human Rights Act defines caregivers as a protected class. This amendment (PA 103-0804) extends that protection and prohibits the use of artificial intelligence to discriminate against protected classes in recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other employment activities. Illinois Medical Aid […]

Caregiver Tax Credit

Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes a caregiver tax credit − an idea many Americans support Photo: As the population of older adults in the U.S. grows, more people need care. seb_ra/via Getty Images Sarah E. Patterson, University of Michigan and Adriana Reyes, Cornell University People caring for elderly or disabled relatives need a break – and, […]