Shortly after beginning his second term, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (“PLAW”), adding Illinois to a still small but growing list of states which require employers to offer paid leave to...more
The American Rescue Plan (“ARP”), signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, does not place any new paid leave requirements on private employers who were previously covered by the Families First Coronavirus...more
With an express purpose of encouraging employees (and their family members) to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”) recently issued guidance for employers regarding compensation and paid leave...more
COVID-19 has led to significant employee absences from the workplace. While the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may well apply to certain such absences, employers must avoid the temptation to count all...more
In August, we informed you of a decision by a federal district court in New York (the “Court”) that invalidated four key provisions of the federal Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) regulations interpreting the Families First...more
Last week, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published guidance (Q&A #s 98-100) on the impact of various school reopening plans on employees’ entitlement to leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). As...more
The advent of summer has brought the reality of “child care” leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to the forefront of employers’ minds: Are employees really entitled to up to 12 weeks of leave to...more
As the result of an Ordinance that was passed and became effective on May 20, 2020, Chicago employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who take leave for certain COVID-19 related reasons.
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The call to HR is becoming more common: I have COVID-19. Should I go on a leave of absence, and if so, will I be paid while I am out?
It is clear that an employee who has tested positive for COVID-19 (or who is likely...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA or Act”). The FFCRA provides for two types of leave for employees: Paid Sick Leave (up to 80 hours) and Emergency...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA or Act”). The FFCRA provides for two types of leave for employees: Paid Sick Leave (up to 80 hours) and Emergency...more
As employers navigate the implications of COVID-19 and the workplace, one of the subjects to keep in mind is the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employers should be aware that currently pending legislation would...more
It is not uncommon for employees to ask whether they can first use paid time off available under the employer’s leave policies and “save” their unpaid - and protected - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave entitlement...more
The City of Chicago and Cook County have each passed “Paid Sick Leave” ordinances that go into effect July 1, 2017.
Employers with employees in Chicago (but not other parts of Cook County) need only comply with the City of...more
Illinois employers should be aware of four new leave laws that may require revisions to leave policies and procedures:
Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act: Effective January 1, 2017, this act requires Illinois employers to...more
The Chicago City Council recently passed the Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance which allows workers in Chicago to earn up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year. The ordinance, which takes effect July 1, 2017, applies to...more