Last June, we provided information about the new Chicago sexual harassment training requirements pursuant to the amended Chicago Human Rights Ordinance (Chicago Municipal Code 6-10). At the time, the City indicated that the...more
As employers prepare their “Return To Work” plans, clear communications to employees about protocols and expectations will be critically important. Recent updates to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...more
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The call to HR is becoming more common: I have COVID-19. Should I go on a leave of absence, and if so, will I be paid while I am out?
It is clear that an employee who has tested positive for COVID-19 (or who is likely...more
On March 25, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published model notices for federal and private employers regarding employees’ rights under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). As we’ve summarized in...more
This week the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision helpful to employers grappling with whether they must extend an employee’s time off following the expiration of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave as a...more
The City of Chicago’s (the “City’s”) and Cook County’s (the “County’s”) paid sick leave (“PSL”) Ordinances took effect on July 1, 2017, generally requiring employers to provide employees in Chicago and non-opt out locations...more