The Return to Work Dilemma – Employer-Mandated COVID Vaccinations February 17, 2021 The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is now underway and will become more widely available to the public. Employers are...
Illinois Employers Must Complete Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training Annually November 23, 2020 As a result of recent amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), employers in Illinois are required to provide...
Be on the Lookout for Unemployment Fraud in Illinois November 3, 2020 You and your employees may become victims of unemployment fraud. The past several weeks have seen a huge increase in unemployment...
The Force Majeure Clause in an Age of COVID-19 April 29, 2020 An often overlooked contract provision has now gained the spotlight in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parties to a...
Update on Federal COVID-19 Legislation March 19, 2020 By: Walker R. Lawrence Yesterday the President signed into law the Emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) (the “Act”)...
The Bottom Line on the Impact of Minimum Wage Hikes on the Restaurant Industry October 31, 2018 Minimum wages are rising across the country, with well over a dozen states, plus many cities increasing minimum wages over...
Predictive Scheduling Legislation: What You Need to Know to Avoid Costly Surprises October 3, 2018 In approximately a dozen states and a number of smaller municipalities across the U.S., initiatives have been introduced that would...
Recent Changes in Illinois Law Will Place Additional Burdens on Employers September 26, 2018 In 2018, Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law a number of changes that are already in effect or will go...
