The Illinois Supreme Court just ensured that employers who don’t strictly comply with the state’s landmark biometric law could be on the hook for massive damage awards, a ruling that should cause you to immediately review...more
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed a new law into effect that amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (IFWA) and creates greater obstacles for employers when it comes to the enforceability of restrictive...more
Recent legislative developments in the State of Illinois underscore the need for employers to review and revise their restrictive covenant agreements with their employees to maximize potential enforceability. Specifically, a...more
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has proven to be a significant burden on Illinois employers, and a recent Illinois federal court decision may have made the legal landscape even more difficult. In Cothron...more
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The new year brings new employee reimbursement obligations for Illinois employers. Effective January 1, 2019, the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act requires employers to reimburse employees for all necessary...more
Illinois has become the first state in the nation to enact a law requiring businesses to offer their employees a retirement savings plan. Signed into law recently by Gov. Pat Quinn, the new law, entitled “Illinois Secure...more