New developments in Illinois employment laws are a reason for human resources departments to revisit employee handbooks.
Category Archives: Employment
The Art of Accommodating Religion While Respecting LGBTQ Rights at Work – Are Your Company’s Practices the Next ‘Masterpiece’?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last week in Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission did not answer the question on everyone’s mind: can a person claim exemption from laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation based on that person’s religious beliefs? As a result, the decision will likely further mobilize advocates […]
Private Arbitration is Not Always a Home Run for Employers
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis that workers can be barred from pursuing class action lawsuits against their employers if they’ve signed arbitration agreements limiting their right to pursue workplace claims on an individual basis only. Many employer advocates call the Epic Systems ruling a “strike three” pitch […]
Get Well Soon! Complying with the Chicago and Cook County Paid Sick Leave Ordinances
If you’re a Chicagoland employer of as few as one employee who provides employees only vacation time (or no paid time at all) to cover absence when family health and emergency situations strike, come July 1, 2017 you may be breaking the law. What to do? Call your employment lawyer in the morning and follow her prescription. Here’s what to discuss during your office visit.
Suffering from I-9 Pain? New Updates Make It Easier
The task of verifying identity and work authorization for new hires in the U.S. should go more smoothly with the new update to the I-9 Form. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced new changes that will make the process easier.
What Executives, Independent Contractors and Freelancers Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois
We cover key points that Chicago and Illinois executives, independent contractors & freelancers need to consider when reviewing non compete agreements.
6 Common Employment Law Pitfalls for Businesses of All Sizes and How to Avoid Them
Without regular attention to HR law requirements, a business can unwittingly find itself in court. In this post we cover 6 pitfalls & tips to avoid them.