The United States Supreme Court has determined that the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) does not extend to discrimination claims from retired employees. In an 8–1 decision issued on June 20, 2025, the Court held that...more
7/22/2025
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Disability Discrimination ,
Discrimination ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Protection ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Health Insurance ,
Rehabilitation Act ,
Retirement ,
SCOTUS ,
Stanley v City of Sanford Florida ,
Title I
With summer officially here, students across the country are beginning internships, eager to gain experience and make their mark. While this seasonal influx offers valuable recruitment opportunities, it is important to stay...more
6/5/2025
/ Colorado ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
For-Profit Corporations ,
Illinois ,
Internships ,
Minimum Wage ,
Over-Time ,
Paid Leave ,
Primary Beneficiary Test ,
State Labor Laws ,
Students
Effective December 31, 2023, Cook County’s new Paid Leave Ordinance (the Ordinance) will require employers to provide 40 hours of paid leave (i.e., leave that can be used for any reason) during a 12-month period. The...more
12/22/2023
/ Accrued Benefits ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Illinois ,
Local Ordinance ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Posting Requirements ,
Rate of Pay ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour
The Chicago City Council has passed an amendment to the new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance that delays its effective date from December 31, 2023, to July 1, 2024.
The new effective date grants...more