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...
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...
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...
A Properly Drafted Non-Reliance Clause Can Bar Fraud Claims October 28, 2021 A well-drafted non-reliance clause will bar a later-asserted claim for common law fraudulent misrepresentation or fraudulent inducement. A non-reliance clause should...
Developments in the Law-Employee Handbooks and Separation Agreements October 27, 2021 Along with the election of a new President in 2020 came the appointment of a new National Labor Relations Board...
Illinois Legislation Narrowing Restrictive Covenants Takes Effect January 1, 2022 September 9, 2021 Levin Ginsburg previously updated our clients on the proposed changes to Illinois non-compete and non-solicitation law (See March 30, 2021...
Advantages of Arbitration Agreements in Commercial Transactions July 29, 2021 Oftentimes, private arbitration is the preferred method of resolving commercial disputes, including disputes with employees and customers. Because arbitration is...
