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The Future of Restrictive Covenants in Illinois

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With federal regulations becoming stricter and the potential near erasure of non-competes under state laws such as that of New York, it is important to take a renewed look at legal requirements surrounding restrictive...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Illinois Amends Nurse Agency Licensing Act to Bar Non-Competes, Add Reporting, Contract Obligations

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Amendments to the Illinois Nurse Agency Licensing Act (HB 4666) aim to promote transparency and protections for healthcare workers, but, in practice, they make it more difficult for nurse staffing agencies to retain...more

Laner Muchin, Ltd.

Illinois Employers Face Numerous Recent Laws Impacting Workplaces in 2022

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The Illinois legislature has been quite active, passing a number of bills which will affect Illinois workplaces. The following is a summary of recent legislation impacting Illinois employers in 2022...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Illinois Legislature Considering Freedom To Work Act Amendments That Target Non-Compete And Non-Solicitation Clauses

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In recent years, many states have enacted legislation directed at employment contracts containing non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. Illinois first did so in 2016 with the Freedom to Work Act (the Act), which bans...more

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Illinois Attorney General Wages War Against Low-Wage Non-Competes

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Last week, the Attorney General of Illinois filed suit against Check Into Cash, LLC, alleging that the payday lender required its low-wage customer service employees to agree to illegal non-compete agreements in violation of...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Employers Should Keep An Eye On the Non-Compete Reform Movement

Employers who require all employees to sign a form non-competition agreement regardless of the state in which the employee is located or the type of work performed by the employee should think twice before doing so. Recent...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Employment Flash - October 2016"

Spotlight on Whistleblower Protections - On October 24, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a “risk alert” regarding SEC registrants’ compliance with Rule 21 F-17, which implements Section 21F of...more

Clark Hill PLC

Recent Illinois Law Prevents Use of Non-Competition Agreements for “Low-Wage Employees”

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On August 19, 2016, Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”), which prohibits private sector employers from entering into non-competition agreements with their “low-wage employees”. ...more

Orrick - Trade Secrets Group

Government Attacks on Non-Compete Agreements Continue

Non-compete agreements have long been used by employers as an effective tool to protect their valuable trade secrets and confidential information. However, employers’ overuse of non-compete agreements and employers’ practice...more

Franczek P.C.

New Illinois Law Restricts Use of Employee Non-Compete Agreements

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Governor Bruce Rauner has signed into law the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, prohibiting private sector employers from requiring their “low-wage employees” to sign non-compete agreements. The Act takes effect on January 1,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Illinois Limits Non-Compete Agreements Yet Again

On August 19, 2016, Governor Bruce Rauner officially signed into law the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”), with an effective date of January 1, 2017. The Act, while short and to the point, will have a significant...more

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New Non-Compete Law Regarding Low-Wage Workers Passes in Illinois

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In the wake of increasing federal and state scrutiny on the use of non-compete agreements for lower wage workers, Illinois has enacted the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”). The Act, which applies to agreements entered...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Illinois Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements with Low-Wage Employees

Effective January 1, 2017, the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”) will prohibit private sector employers from entering into non-competition agreements with employees earning a “low wage.” The Act defines low-wage...more

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