The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sharply pivoted its enforcement priorities, training its sights on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, which—in the agency’s view—embed unlawful race- or sex-based preferences in hiring and promotion. For employers, the message is … READ MORE …
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 …
On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision on review of three federal court orders that have blocked—on a nationwide basis—implementation of President Trump’s executive order restricting so-called “birthright citizenship” under the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution (whereby … READ MORE …
On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, striking down the “background circumstances” requirement in so-called “reverse discrimination” cases. The Court held that the rule is inconsistent with federal … READ MORE …
With summer officially here, students across the country are beginning internships, eager to gain experience and make their mark. While this seasonal influx offers valuable recruitment opportunities, it is important to stay mindful of both federal and local labor laws. … READ MORE …
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s momentous ruling this summer on the use of affirmative action in college admissions, many companies may wonder what it means for their affirmative action and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs. At … READ MORE …
On May 30, 2023, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memo advising NLRB regional directors that non-compete agreements generally infringe on employees’ rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). As a … READ MORE …
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law an amendment to the Health Care Worker Background Check Act, which provides an expedited process for applicants with arrest or conviction records to seek a waiver to work in the healthcare industry. … READ MORE …
The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a major victory for employers across America – ruling that mandatory arbitration agreements that contain a provision prohibiting any form of class or collective litigation are lawful. The issue was ripe for consideration at … READ MORE …
Effective Sunday, January 22, 2017, all employers must have completely converted to using the new version of the Form I-9 to verify new employee identification and U.S. employment authorization (for both citizens and non-citizens). Employers are not required to re-verify existing employees on the … READ MORE …
Illinois joins the growing list of states which have enacted legislation banning employers from asking about criminal convictions on an employment application. The new law, signed on July 21, 2014, applies to private-sector employers that have 15 or more employees … READ MORE …
