Effective 1 January 2026, Illinois House Bill 3773 (HB 3773) amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, (IHRA) to expressly prohibit employers from using artificial intelligence (AI) that “has the effect of subjecting employees to...more
5/12/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Employees ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Illinois ,
Job Applicants ,
New Legislation ,
State Labor Laws
On 28 January 2025, the Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission), Andrea Lucas (Acting Chair Lucas) issued a statement announcing that the Commission is returning to its “mission of...more
As the Trump administration transitioned into power, the White House issued over 25 executive orders in the first days in office addressing a variety of topics including many focused on employment laws. While the flurry of...more
While many have moved on from thinking about COVID-19 and its impact on daily life, employers are reminded that despite the expiration of the public health emergency (PHE), there are still workplace considerations related to...more
A recently enacted federal law serves as a reminder to employers to ensure their workplace policies and procedures, including those relating to employee benefits, should not discriminate on account of an employee’s marital...more
Mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry have been on the upswing in recent years, and even with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the layoffs, furloughs, and financial losses that have followed in its wake;...more
8/28/2020
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Buyers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Due Diligence ,
Employees ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Hospitals ,
Independent Contractors ,
Unions ,
WARN Act ,
Workplace Safety
This episode discusses the risks associated with mandatory employee vaccination programs and practical tips for health care entities on how to minimize these risks from an employment law perspective. In particular, this...more
8/28/2017
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Best Practices ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Grace Period ,
Healthcare ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Religious Accommodation ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Religious Exemption ,
Summary Judgment ,
Termination ,
Title VII ,
Undue Hardship ,
Vaccinations