Now Is the Time to Plan Your 2027 Employee Handbook UpdatesOctober 7, 2026The end of the year has a way of arriving quickly. For employers, now is a good time to begin...
Illinois Increases Compensation Thresholds for Noncompete and Non-Solicitation Agreements in 2027September 28, 2026On January 1, 2027, the minimum earnings required to enter enforceable employee non-compete and non-solicitation agreements will increase under the...
Illinois Requires Employers to Pay Employees for Jury ServiceSeptember 1, 2026On July 31, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4844 (“HB 4844”) into law, expanding employer obligations under the...
The Rise of Digital Estate Planning: What Illinois Residents Should Know in 2026February 2, 2026Estate planning has expanded far beyond paper documents and physical assets in the digital age. Many assets including photos, cryptocurrency,...