Illinois Day and Temporary Services Act

A New Bill Amending the Illinois Day and Temporary Services Act Offers Better Protections for Day and Temp Workers

July 10, 2023

On May 19, 2023, the Illinois General Assembly passed significant amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act...
Paid Leave for Any Reason Illinois

Illinois Passes Paid Leave for Any Reason – Effective January 1, 2024

June 2, 2023

Illinois became only the third state to require that employers provide paid leave to its employees for any reason. The...
Pre-judgment Interest Amendment

The Pre-judgment Interest Amendment Remains a Hotly Contested Issue Nearly a Year After It Passed.

August 8, 2022

In 2021, the Illinois Legislature passed a law permitting a statutory 6% interest rate on bodily injury lawsuits.  As the...
Roe V Wade

Now That Roe Has Been Overturned, What Can Employers Do?

August 8, 2022

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that in late June 2022, the United States Supreme Court in...
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...