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...
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...