While employers continue to deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re also faced with the economic uncertainty of a probable recession and a tight labor market, among other risks....more
On October 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its much-anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), stating that employers with 100 or more employees must implement a mandatory...more
Chicago employers in certain covered industries soon will need to comply with the numerous advance scheduling and predictability pay requirements set forth in the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance (the “Ordinance”). ...more
The Chicago City Council is currently considering a pair of proposed ordinances that are intended to address concerns prompted by the current COVID-19 crisis. ...more
One provision of the coronavirus stimulus bill is a somewhat hidden provision that would require mid-sized businesses (between 500 and 10,000 employees) that receive a loan from the federal government to remain neutral in any...more
In recent weeks, federal and state governments, as well as employers, have rushed to address and minimize the serious health risks that the novel Coronavirus ("COVID-19") poses to employers and their employees. To that end,...more
3/20/2020
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On March 9, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its "Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19" to instruct employers how best to reduce their employees' risk of exposure to COVID-19 and...more
3/12/2020
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