Employment Protection for Organ/Blood Donations Enlarged
Effective January 1, 2020, Illinois employers must be wary not to retaliate or take any employment related actions against employees who request time off or
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NEW OVERTIME RATES TO GO INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2020
The Department of Labor has FINALLY settled on new rules for overtime that will have a profound impact on the employment landscape for both employers
New Interview Privacy Protection Set To Take Effect January 1, 2020 Just How “Intelligent” Are Your Hiring Practices?
Illinois lawmakers have passed new legislation, The Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act, which governs the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the interview process. The
Minimum Wages to Increase in Illinois January 1, 2020
Illinois employers need to be prepared for increases to the minimum wage paid to hourly employees beginning in January 2020. The current minimum wage for
2020… IN WITH THE NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS
As we turn the corner into a brand new year, there are many new laws that Illinois has enacted which will impact the employment law
EMPLOYMENT CONCERNS RELATED TO COVID -19
As concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continue to mount in the United States (and world-wide), resulting in school and business closures
Unemployment info during pandemic
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the federal government have made significant changes to the laws governing the availability of unemployment insurance benefits.
RETURN TO WORK CONSIDERATIONS IN THE “NEW NORMAL”
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause havoc among the nation’s small businesses. Employees have been furloughed, or worse, terminated. “Essential” businesses and small, “non-essential” employers
Back to School and Pandemic Relief for Parents. Remember, “Families First” Paid Leave May be Available
In the midst of the worst health crisis in 100 years, schools in Illinois have begun reopening for the new academic year. This can have
Vaccines in the Employment Context – Can My Employer Require Me to Get Vaccinated?
Unless you’ve been living in a cave or are oblivious to your surroundings, you are well aware of the devastating toll that the coronavirus has
It Can “Pay” to Be Vaccinated!!!
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has just released new Guidelines for dealing with compensation that an employer may owe to employees in the context
Employers Beware!!!! Conviction Records May No longer Be used to Disqualify an Applicant or Employee
In Illinois, it has long been the law that an employer may not use an arrest record as the basis for making a job related
New Law Severely Restricts Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois!
Non-Compete Agreements have been used by Illinois employers for years to restrict employees from going to work for competitors. Under proper circumstances, although viewed as
Beware Negative On-Line Reviews! New Federal Law Prohibits Companies from Restricting the Right to Complain!
Retailers and consumer products companies need to be aware of a new law affecting negative online reviews. President Obama signed the Consumer Review Fairness Act of
No, An Employer Can’t Ask Salary History in Illinois Anymore!!!!
Effective September 29, 2019, it will be illegal for an employer in Illinois to ask or use the salary history of an applicant in making
Vaccines in the Employment Context – Can My Employer Require Me to Get Vaccinated?
Unless you’ve been living in a cave or are oblivious to your surroundings, you are well aware of the devastating toll that the coronavirus has
It Can “Pay” to Be Vaccinated!!!
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has just released new Guidelines for dealing with compensation that an employer may owe to employees in the context
Mandated Vaccination Programs in the Workplace
What Every Employer Needs to Consider The COVID pandemic is continuing with spikes showing up throughout the country. While over 65% of Americans have received
New Law Severely Restricts Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois!
Non-Compete Agreements have been used by Illinois employers for years to restrict employees from going to work for competitors. Under proper circumstances, although viewed as