sexual harassment

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...
employee handbook

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...
biometric

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...
Resignation

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...
Equal Pay Act

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...
Vaccine

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...
Talent

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...
Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program

The Expanded Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program Will Soon Cover Small Employers

November 3, 2021

The Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (“SCRSP”) is a retirement savings instrument for private sector workers in Illinois who...
Corporate Formalities as a Limited Liability Company

Restrictions on Limiting Fiduciary Duties Owed Under the Illinois Limited Liability Act

October 28, 2021

Changes to the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”) become effective January 1, 2022. The upcoming changes to...