Employment law in Illinois is constantly evolving. Now is the time to review and update your employee handbooks to stay compliant heading into the new year. Below are some key legal developments that employers should be aware...more
Illinois employers should promptly review their employment and separation agreements to ensure compliance with recent amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (the “Act”)....more
Kilpatrick partner Jeralyn Baran recently presented to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Certified Legal Manager (CLM) Study Group on the topic of “Navigating Leave Laws: Workers Compensation, FMLA and ADA -...more
After soliciting public comments, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights issued amendments to the Interpretive and Procedural Rules Governing the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance. The Board of Cook County Commissioners...more
Wage theft is a growing concern that poses significant threats to workers across Illinois and Chicago. This alert outlines recent legislative changes that expand the avenues for wage recovery for independent contractors,...more
Summer provided more than hot weather for Illinois; there were notable changes to Illinois employment law. Employers with Illinois employees should review their policies and employee handbooks to address these new changes....more