First Amendment Doesn’t Protect Religious Employers From Hostile Environment Claims

Oct 5, 2020

With so much attention on COVID-19 and its impact on workplace issues, employers may have lost track of some important changes affecting Illinois employers in 2020. Some of these changes took effect on July 1.

State Bias Law Changes Don’t Stop for Pandemic

Jul 13, 2020

With so much attention on COVID-19 and its impact on workplace issues, employers may have lost track of some important changes affecting Illinois employers in 2020. Some of these changes took effect on July 1.

Legal & Tech: Practical Considerations for Hires, Furloughs and Separations of Remote Employees

Apr 9, 2020

Legal & Tech: Practical Considerations for Hires, Furloughs and Separations of Remote Employees Apr 9, 2020   With the shelter-in-place orders going through April 30th and possibly beyond, it is important to prepare your company for possible furloughs, layoffs, and terminations with your remote employees. […]

Summary of Legislation and Rulemaking Impacting Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Apr 1, 2020

Summary of Legislation and Rulemaking Impacting Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Apr 1, 2020 The impact of COVID-19 has affected everyone in the United States.  In response to the widespread economic consequences suffered by small businesses and their employees, the federal government and […]

DOL Updates Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Mar 30, 2020

In the days since the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020, employers and advocacy groups have raised a number of questions about how the law will be interpreted and enforced.  With surprising speed, the U.S. […]

President Signs COVID-19 Legislation That Will Impact Employers’ Leave Polices

Mar 19, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, includes a number of provisions that will directly impact employers, in addition to public health measures. Here are the key provisions of the legislation that will impact […]

COVID-19 Legislation Will Impact Employers’ Leave Polices

Mar 16, 2020

The Emergency Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) passed The U.S. House of Representatives early Saturday, March 14, 2020, and includes a number of provisions that will directly impact employers, in addition to public health measures. The bill is expected to be […]

Conservatory Worker’s Claim Fails to Uproot Employment-At-Will Doctrine

Mar 2, 2020

Illinois, like almost every other state, adheres to the centuries-old doctrine of employment at will, which means that either an employer or an employee may terminate their relationship at any time, without notice and without reason.

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