As the workplace continues to evolve, lawmakers are poised to develop the labor laws of tomorrow. A new Democratic House Committee recently held a hearing to address the concerns of the ever-changing workplace....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent decision, the Seventh Circuit agreed with the Fourth Circuit in holding that a plaintiff who is legally barred from using a credit union’s services cannot demonstrate an injury in fact that can...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance, arguably the most expansive law of its kind. When the law takes effect in July 2020, it will require covered employers to...more
7/26/2019
/ Covered Employees ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Fair Workweek ,
Local Ordinance ,
Notice Requirements ,
Section 7 ,
State and Local Government ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Schedules
Seyfarth Synopsis: A number of changes have been made (and proposed amendments are being considered) to the Illinois Human Rights Act since the beginning of the year....more
2/28/2019
/ Administrative Proceedings ,
Covered Employees ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Government Investigations ,
Human Rights ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Notice Requirements ,
Opt-Outs ,
Proposed Legislation ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statute of Limitations
Seyfarth Synopsis: Following an opinion by the Illinois Supreme Court, the 9th Circuit will discuss the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act issue — whether the Act requires class plaintiffs to show that they suffered actual harm...more
1/31/2019
/ Article III ,
Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Class Action ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Facebook ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Fingerprints ,
IL Supreme Court ,
Injury-in-Fact ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Social Media ,
Standing ,
Statutory Violations