ILLINOIS MANDATES PAID TIME OFF FOR WORKERS FOR “ANY REASON”
Two weeks ago, Governor Pritzker signed a new law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2024 providing the first statewide paid leave law for
Two weeks ago, Governor Pritzker signed a new law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2024 providing the first statewide paid leave law for
Planning for a Safe Office Holiday Party!!!! Yes, its getting to be that time again… time for the liquor to flow, inhibitions to drop,
Your Vote Matters! Time Off to Vote in Illinois On Tuesday November 8, 2022, elections will be held throughout the country for a variety of
LABOR DEPARTMENT RECONSIDERING WHO IS AN EMPLOYEE AND WHO IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR On October 11, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Notice of
Illinois is joining a growing number of states that are expanding the coverage of “race discrimination” to include discrimination based on hair style. The new
Illinois Expands Child Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss, Unsuccessful Reproduction and Failed Adoption Taking effect on January 1, 2023, Illinois has expanded unpaid bereavement leave
As we turn the corner into a brand new year, there are new laws that Illinois has enacted which will impact the employment law landscape.
The interplay between severance pay and unemployment benefits can be confusing to both employers and employees. Many clients seek out the services of our law
By now, everyone is aware that on December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the most sweeping tax reform provisions in over 30 years
Employers, how many of you are still using “M” or “F” designations on your applications, benefit forms, training materials, or throughout your handbooks? WAKE UP!
Just two days ago, agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) arm of Homeland Security conducted sweeping raids of 7-Eleven stores nationwide seeking allegedly
Although there is snow on the ground, savvy employers as well as students are already planning out summer internship programs. Traditionally, the intern program has
The Trump administration has made immigration reform one of the centerpieces of its legislative and political agenda going forward. Employers need to be prepared, especially
Employers and Human Resources professionals need to be alert to the fact that the Trump administration has breathed new life into an old enforcement area,
Ah Valentine’s Day! That special day of the year when we celebrate the love all around us. For business owners, this can create a special
As an employer, you’ve just received either a Summons and Complaint or Notification of a Charge of Discrimination filed with the EEOC or Illinois Department
Among the most frequently asked questions I encounter from both employers and employees involves whether or not time spent traveling to and from home or
You’ve built a successful business. Over the years, you’ve overseen and set the wages, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment in your
One of the most frequent questions I get from business owners is: “Do all these laws regarding discrimination apply to me? I have a small
#MeToo! has spawned a wave of internal investigations as companies respond to claims of sexual harassment and other wrongdoings in the workplace. The question often