As discussed in a prior alert, the Illinois legislature amended the State's Equal Pay Act to require businesses with more than 100 employees to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (Registration Certificate) from the...more
When the clock strikes midnight and 2022 arrives, Illinois employers should remain mindful of updates to the state's employment laws taking effect. Changes include a rise in the minimum wage, changes to non-compete law and...more
Joining a recent slew of other states, Illinois recently enacted a new law limiting the use of restrictive covenants and codified existing case law around their enforcement and interpretation. ...more
8/31/2021
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Note - This article has been updated to reflect that the amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act discussed in our June 9, 2021 article have now been signed into law. The law goes into effect January 1, 2022.
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8/30/2021
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New Legislation ,
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