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Illinois Adds Menopause-Related Workplace Protections: What Employers Need to Know

October 26, 2026

Employers should take note that new Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) requirements will expand accommodation and employee-notice obligations. Effective January...
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Now Is the Time to Plan Your 2027 Employee Handbook Updates

October 7, 2026

The end of the year has a way of arriving quickly. For employers, now is a good time to begin...
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Illinois Increases Compensation Thresholds for Noncompete and Non-Solicitation Agreements in 2027

September 28, 2026

On January 1, 2027, the minimum earnings required to enter enforceable employee non-compete and non-solicitation agreements will increase under the...
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Illinois Requires Employers to Pay Employees for Jury Service

September 1, 2026

On July 31, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4844 (“HB 4844”) into law, expanding employer obligations under the...
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The DOL’s Proposed Joint Employer Rule Puts Shared Workforce Models on Notice

June 29, 2026

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would establish a unified federal standard...
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Illinois Enters the Crypto Regulation Game

June 5, 2026

Last August, Governor Pritzker signed two new laws establishing Illinois’ first comprehensive framework for digital asset regulation. These laws are...
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Seventh Circuit Ruling Resets the BIPA Damages Landscape for Illinois Employers

April 14, 2026

A landmark decision issued April 1, 2026 by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has significantly changed...
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How Will Your Business Respond to a Data Breach?

April 8, 2026

When your business suspects that there may have been a data breach, it’s important to promptly implement your Incident Response...
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Hey Claude: Are Communications with an AI Platform Privileged?

March 19, 2026

The legal boundaries of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) communications have been the subject of much discussion. Now, the United States...
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When to Call an Attorney

February 25, 2026

No matter the size of your business, challenges are part of the legal journey. Sometimes it’s a disagreement with a...