New Illinois Law to Require Employers to Provide Reasonable Accommodation for Pregnant Workers
On January 1, 2015, a new law is set to take effect that will extend certain protections to pregnant workers
Will Your Exempt Employees Remain Exempt?
What does President Obama’s direction to the Department of Labor to change the FLSA’s “salary-level test” for exempt employees mean
When is an Independent Contractor Not an Independent Contractor? Just Ask Uber.
In an atmosphere of rising employee costs, companies, both large and small, have looked to independent contractors to cut employee-related
Zero Tolerance Policies After the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act
The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (“Compassionate Use Act”) was signed by Governor Quinn on August 1,
Are Your Noncompetition Agreements For Your At-Will Employees Enforceable?
Courts addressing the adequacy of consideration for restrictive covenants in the employment setting have held that where the employment is
Cyber Security in a Social Media World: What are the Risks and How Can a Company Protect Itself?
Most companies understand the threat posed by using company email. The simple act of opening an infected attachment can release
Religious Accommodation and Undue Hardship: Striking the Balance for Illinois and Wisconsin Employers
Employers throughout the United States are increasingly faced with the issue of discrimination or harassment of its employees based upon
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Updating Overtime Regulations Under Fair Labor Standards Act
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor published its revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (“FLSA’s”) Part 541
The EEOC Needs No Warrant
In 1967, the United States Supreme Court in Camara v. Municipal Court held that if the occupant of the premises
Ruling Temporarily Halts Enforcement of December 1st Overtime Regulations
On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in the case of