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April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

Supreme Court Ruling Will Affect Employer Decisions Regarding Mandatory Transfers

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that a mandatory job transfer might be considered an “adverse employment action” under federal anti-discrimination law. Following this decision, which creates a lesser standard for employees bringing discrimination claims, employers can expect more HR … READ MORE …

General, New Laws and Regulations
August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

Chicago Expands Bystander Intervention Training

Chicago continues to be at the forefront of combatting sexual harassment in the workplace by further expanding the existing training requirements. Chicago employers have previously been required to provide annual sexual harassment training for employees and supervisors. However, recently, Chicago … READ MORE …

General, New Laws and Regulations
August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

New Rules from the Illinois Department of Labor Aim to Protect Domestic Workers

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) issued new rules last week regarding the statutory change to the Illinois Minimum Wage Law, which extends its protections to domestic workers.  In a press release, the IDOL’s Acting Director Jane Flanagan was quoted … READ MORE …

Department of Labor
March 18, 2022March 21, 2022 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

EEOC Issues Guidance on Caregiver Discrimination Related to COVID-19

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a technical assistance document on March 14, detailing recommended best practices for employers managing workers with caregiver responsibilities. The guidance notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded stress for many Americas, especially … READ MORE …

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February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

Congress Passes Landmark #MeToo Bill

The U.S. Senate passed legislation on February 10, 2022, that prohibits employers from requiring arbitration with employees for certain disputes. The Ending Forced Arbitration Act, which President Biden is expected to sign, invalidates pre-dispute arbitration agreements that preclude a party … READ MORE …

General, Litigation, New Laws and Regulations
December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

Sixth Circuit Court Lifts Stay on OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted the Biden administration’s request to dissolve the Fifth Circuit’s November 6 stay on the emergency Covid-19 “shot-or-test” rule. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the emergency … READ MORE …

New Laws and Regulations
November 11, 2021August 25, 2023 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

States Push Back Against OSHA’s Vaccination Requirements

On November 5, OSHA released its much-anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), requiring employers with 100 or more employees to either implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy or a policy that requires a choice between vaccination and weekly testing (combined with … READ MORE …

General, New Laws and Regulations
June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act Amended to Cover Personal Care for Family Members

The Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act (ESLA) was recently amended to give workers more flexibility to care for their loved ones. ESLA was enacted in 2017 and allows employees to use at least a portion of their personal sick-leave benefits … READ MORE …

General, New Laws and Regulations
April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

Chicago Passes Vaccine Anti-Retaliation Ordinance

The Chicago City Council last week passed an ordinance providing more rights to employees who take time off from work to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. Effective immediately, this ordinance allows Chicago employees and independent contractors to get vaccinated during their … READ MORE …

New Laws and Regulations
April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

Tax Credit Available for Small Businesses That Offer Vaccine Paid Time Off

On Wednesday, President Biden detailed a plan that will allow small businesses to claim tax credits for giving paid time off to employees to get and recover from the COVID-19 vaccine. Employers with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for … READ MORE …

New Laws and Regulations
March 26, 2021April 22, 2021 -- Hannah BatscheLeave a comment

New Illinois Employment Law: Restricting Use of Conviction Records

Earlier this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB1480, which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (the Act) in a way that will significantly affect how employers deal with employee conviction records. What is Prohibited? Under the amended … READ MORE …

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