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Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 255.03
HUMAN RIGHTS ACT – MATERIALLY ADVERSE ACTION DEFINED –
DISCRIMINATION CLAIM
A materially adverse employment action is one that significantly alters the terms and
conditions of an employee’s job or causes a material change in the employment relationship. To
be actionable, there must be more than a mere inconvenience or an alteration of job
responsibilities; there must be a significant change in employment status.
Instruction and Notes on Use approved December 2022.
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- illinoiscourts.gov
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- 2026-08-20
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- 2026-08-19
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