The Illinois General Assembly recently approved significant changes to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) to mitigate excessive damages. The bill, SB2979, responds to a suggestion made over a year ago by...more
The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the exclusivity provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act do not bar a claim for statutory damages under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). In so doing, the Court...more
7/27/2023
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With significant developments in Illinois labor and employment laws over the past year, employers are now required to adjust their policies to ensure continued legal compliance. Illinois has limited the use of criminal...more