The Pre-judgment Interest Amendment Remains a Hotly Contested Issue Nearly a Year After It Passed. August 8, 2022 By: Roenan Patt In 2021, the Illinois Legislature passed a law permitting a statutory 6% interest rate on bodily injury lawsuits. ...
Now That Roe Has Been Overturned, What Can Employers Do? August 8, 2022 By: Katherine A. Grosh and Walker R. Lawrence Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that in late June...
Beginning July 1, 2022 – New Sexual Harassment Obligations for Chicago Employers June 3, 2022 On April 27, 2022, Chicago’s City Council approved important amendments to Chicago’s sexual harassment laws. These changes impose additional requirements...
Employers Beware – The NLRB May be Coming for Your Handbook May 26, 2022 Employee handbooks are common in most businesses, and employers often prepare one (or find a template) and then forget about...
Today’s BIPA Ruling is Brought to You By the Letter I April 29, 2022 Some judges have an extraordinary ability to explain their decisions in an easily understood and relatable manner. Such was the...
Use Employee Compensation Plans to Keep Your Valued Employees March 18, 2022 As many employers have discovered, it is becoming increasingly difficult to attract and retain talented employees. One method is to...
The Great Resignation – Employers Beware March 8, 2022 The job market continues to be volatile, and businesses are willing to take more risks to hire proven talent. That...
Important Change to the Illinois Equal Pay Act February 15, 2022 An amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act (“Illinois EPA”) that took effect January 1, 2022 clarified that the Illinois...
DOL Withdraws Guidance On When An Employer Must Pay Employee for Covid Testing or Vaccinations January 27, 2022 On January 20, 2022 the DOL released Fact Sheet #84 containing guidance for employers faced with the issue of whether...
Recruiting Top Talent and Retaining Key Employees December 1, 2021 As we approach the new year and reflect on the radical changes occurring over the last 18 months, recruiting top...
