January 16, 2019 | Client Alert
Labor and employment issues will be an important priority in Governor Pritzker’s new administration. Pritzker’s second executive order addressed three labor and employment issues. Although largely symbolic, this order demonstrates Pritzker’s priorities. First, Pritzker ordered all State Agencies to… Read More
December 5, 2018 | Client Alert
Taking Effect in 2018 Illinois Human Rights Act The Illinois’ Human Rights Act was amended effective August 24, 2018 and it now requires all Illinois employers to advise employees of their right to be free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation… Read More
November 28, 2018 | Client Alert
Chicago’s city council approved the creation of the Chicago Office of Labor Standards (OLS) on October 31, 2018. Effective January 1, 2019, the OLS will be responsible for enforcing all Chicago labor and employment laws. It has the power… Read More
November 14, 2018 | Client Alert
Michigan residents voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana on November 6, 2018. Michigan, not normally known as a bellwether state, becomes the first state in the Midwest to legalize recreational pot. In early December, individuals age 21… Read More
October 31, 2018 | Client Alert
On October 11, 2018, OSHA published a Standard Interpretation Memorandum to clarify that it “does not prohibit workplace safety incentive programs and postincident drug [and alcohol] testing policies.” This memorandum was necessary because of confusion created by OSHA’s publication… Read More
October 24, 2018 | Client Alert
The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act was recently amended to require Illinois employers to reimburse employees for expenses incurred while performing their job. Before the amendment, employers were not required to reimburse employee expenses. However, effective January 2, 2019,… Read More
October 12, 2018 | Client Alert
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 15-21. Congress designated this week as a time to remind and educate Americans about the importance of maintaining a comprehensive estate plan. What Does a Will Do? Most of you know that you… Read More
August 16, 2018 | Client Alert
The most compelling labor and employment story of 2018 is not legal but economic. Most of our clients face some form of labor shortage. The unemployment rate declined by approximately 20% between 2015 and 2017, meanwhile, there are constraints on… Read More
August 16, 2018 | Client Alert
The Supreme Court recently held that a class action waiver in an employment contract will be enforced and is not a violation of the National Labor Relation Act’s (“NLRA”) Section 7 rights. The Court’s 5-4 decision was written by… Read More
August 16, 2018 | Client Alert
California, Delaware, Massachusetts, Oregon, New York City and San Francisco, all prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their prior salary history. Why? Female and minority job applicants historically make lower wages than comparable white, male applicants. Employers who set… Read More