With so many new major Illinois employment laws already enacted this year, even the most well-informed HR professionals would be forgiven if they felt unable to predict and plan for the next wave of workplace legislation likely to come down the pike before year’s end. Fortunately, Springfield lawmakers signaled their intentions on August 2, 2019 when Governor Pritzker signed into law the Illinois Donor Protection Act (IDPA).
Category Archives: Leave
Paid Family Leave Passes Illinois Senate, Mirrors Chicago And Cook County
Last week, the Illinois senate approved SBO471 calling for mandatory paid family leave benefits to workers in Illinois. The bill now advances to the Illinois House.
New Illinois Employment Laws Call For A Handbook Refresh In 2019
New developments in Illinois employment laws are a reason for human resources departments to revisit employee handbooks.
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.