Key Points-
•HF 902 was signed into law on October 28, 2021 and requires employers to issue vaccine waivers to employees who: 1) refuse to receive a COVID-19 vaccine requirement and 2) submit a statement that the vaccine...more
On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in a vote of 64-52 the Illinois House passed an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act (Act) that would allow employers to enforce work rules and policies relating to...more
In late February and early March 2020, public health authorities recommended against requiring the general public to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. That initial directive may have been based on a lack of...more
Despite the best of intentions to comply with the myriad of laws, orders and recommendations and to “do right” by employees while dealing with the current pandemic and recession, employers remain vulnerable to a whole host of...more