The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more
1/10/2020
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Casinos ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Fair Workweek ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Human Rights ,
Human Rights Act ,
Human Trafficking ,
Interviews ,
Job Applicants ,
Local Ordinance ,
Medical Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unpaid Leave ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
The various laws, statutes, and policies governing non-compete agreements are nuanced, inconsistent, and sometimes downright contradictory from state-to-state. The issue of consideration is no different. Like other...more
On August 19, 2016, Governor Bruce Rauner officially signed into law the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”), with an effective date of January 1, 2017. The Act, while short and to the point, will have a significant...more
9/8/2016
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Employment Contract ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Freedom To Work Act ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Low-Wage Workers ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Wage and Hour
Ban the Box -
Joining the current “Ban the Box” trend, effective January 1, 2015, the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act prohibits Illinois employers from asking job applicants about their criminal record...more