How to Comply with Illinois BIPA When Using Fingerprint Time Clocks in Chicago Workplaces
Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) allows statutory damages of $1,000 per negligent violation or $5,000 per reckless/intentional violation—plus attorneys’ fees—making fingerprint time clocks in Chicago a high-risk compliance area. Chicago employers often deploy biometric timekeeping for wage-and-hour accuracy, but BIPA imposes strict notice, consent, retention, and security duties. This article explains how to implement […]