The New York State Legislature recently passed a bill that, if signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, will prohibit businesses from entering into post-employment noncompete agreements with employees, independent contractors, or any...more
In the coming months, employers in Illinois and Chicago will be subject to specific requirements, all of which are the results of new laws passed at either the state- or city-level....more
5/8/2023
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EEO-1 ,
Employee Training ,
Equal Pay ,
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Local Ordinance ,
Paid Leave ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Statutory Deadlines
Illinois employers should be prepared to take on several new requirements in 2023 and take steps to ensure that their policies and practices are up to date with current Illinois laws. As previously highlighted by Benesch,...more
Amendments to Chicago Ordinance Impose Additional Obligations Relating to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment -
As of July 1, 2022, amendments to the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance went into effect, requiring employers...more
7/7/2022
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Bereavement Leave ,
Compliance ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Equal Pay ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Human Rights ,
Local Ordinance ,
Posting Requirements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State Labor Laws ,
Training Requirements ,
Work Schedules
On April 28, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the application of California’s Assembly Bill 5 (“AB5”) to motor carriers is not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration...more
On March 23, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 1480, which specified new obligations for employers, as detailed in a recent alert. Now that SB 1480 has been signed into law, employers should implement...more
3/31/2021
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Background Checks ,
Criminal Background Checks ,
EEO-1 ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Equal Pay ,
Governor Pritzker ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Rights ,
Pay Data ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State Labor Laws
With the new year, it is important for employers to keep in mind several laws that are newly applicable and a recent court opinion. Also, currently pending legislation, likely to be enacted soon, will create additional...more
2/16/2021
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EEO-1 ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Equal Pay ,
Fair Workweek ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Rights ,
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Reasonable Accommodation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State Labor Laws
On January 14, 2021, the California Supreme Court in Vasquez v. Jan-Pro Franchise International, Inc. held that the three-part “ABC” test previously set forth in Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court also applies...more
On January 14, 2021, the California Supreme Court in Vasquez v. Jan-Pro Franchise International, Inc. held that the three-part “ABC” test previously set forth in Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court also applies...more
1/19/2021
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CA Supreme Court ,
Dynamex ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
Retroactive Application ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
States and municipalities continue to take action to fill in the gaps left by federal legislation providing leave, including for reasons related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. New York, New Jersey, and the City of...more
In November 2020, a California state appeals court ruled in People of the State of California v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County and Cal Cartage Transportation Express, LLC that the Federal Aviation Administration...more
12/14/2020
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Commercial Truck Drivers ,
Dynamex ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Labor Regulations ,
Preemption ,
State Labor Laws ,
Trucking Industry
Last year, the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act went into effect, which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “IHRA”). The IHRA now requires that all employers with one or more employees in Illinois provide sexual...more
The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have enacted several employment laws that will take effect on July 1, 2020. Employers with employees in Illinois or Chicago should take note of the following laws in order to...more
Certain states, including Illinois, have imposed mandatory harassment training requirements in 2020. Other laws not to overlook in this new working environment include state laws governing video interviews and local sick...more
Due to the vast impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on every facet of life, many employers have considered reducing hours or closing worksites in order to withstand the devastating economic slowdown. The pandemic has especially...more
The State of Illinois has enacted new laws and amendments that create new requirements and obligations for Illinois employers. Some of them go into effect at the end of this month....more