The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on July 25, 2024, ruled that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, companies can be held liable for claims of a hostile work environment if an employee shares...more
8/1/2024
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The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccinations are finally available, and the inoculation process has begun in the United States. Employers, with the anticipation of widespread availability of the vaccine in the coming months, are...more
12/23/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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GINA ,
Infectious Diseases ,
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Workplace Safety
Illinois Public Act 101-0221 (Public Act) creates extensive and significant new protections for employees and imposes new obligations on all Illinois employers. This Holland & Knight alert identifies unique requirements...more
12/20/2019
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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FOIA ,
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Public Employees ,
Public Employers ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Statutory Penalties ,
Transparency
• An amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act mandates reimbursement of certain employee expenses.
• Development of a detailed expense reimbursement policy for Illinois employees is strongly advised....more