The Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act (the “Act”) has been amended to address the steps an Illinois employer using E-Verify must take in the event it receives written notification from the federal government (such as the Social … READ MORE …
In light of the rapid changes at the federal level, the Illinois General Assembly has passed significant measures aimed at protecting and expanding the rights of employees in the state while making substantial amendments to already existing employment-related statutes. We … READ MORE …
After months of uncertainty over what aspect of employer DEI (or diversity, equity and inclusion) policies could be discriminatory, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued informal guidance outlining the agencies’ positions. This … READ MORE …
A federal judge in Texas granted a preliminary injunction on June 28, 2024, barring the July 1, 2024, effect of a new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) overtime regulation for employees of the State of Texas that would have increased … READ MORE …
