November 1, 2019 | Client Alert
More employers will drug test their employees as an unintended consequence of the legalization of recreational marijuana. Recently, the federal government posted guidelines for federal employers who use “oral fluid specimens.” Illinois employers should consider testing “oral fluid specimens”… Read More
October 22, 2019 | Client Alert
Most of our clients are non-union and pay little attention to what the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) does. Its recent ruling, however, is an important vindication of property rights for non-union and union employers alike. Previous Standard In 2011… Read More
October 1, 2019 | Client Alert
One provision that is often overlooked when negotiating commercial leases is that related to the handling of real estate taxes. This can become an issue – especially when a property with tenants is being sold, and the lease language is… Read More
September 26, 2019 | Client Alert
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that Illinois employers can reconcile commissioned sales “draws” without fear of class action litigation under the Illinois’ Wage Payment and Collection Act (“IWPCA”). This September 23rd decision is a common sense ruling… Read More
August 22, 2019 | Client Alert
In April 2018 we predicted that Illinois was “one governor’s election” away from banning salary history questions. Right on schedule, Governor Pritzker signed a law that will amend the Equal Pay Act of 2003 and ban salary history… Read More
August 22, 2019 | Client Alert
The Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance last month and Mayor Lightfoot is expected to sign it into law. The new law will go into effect for covered Chicago employers on July 1, 2020. This ordinance… Read More
July 25, 2019 | Client Alert
The statistics are familiar to all of us. Adult obesity exceeds 35% in seven states, 30% in 29 states, and 25% in 48 states. Understandably, some employees seek an accommodation under the ADA for their obesity because it affects their… Read More
July 25, 2019 | Client Alert
Two weeks ago we wrote about the Illinois General Assembly approving the Workplace Transparency Act (“Act”). We observed that the Act’s changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act required employers to protect independent contractors from harassment. This is an expansion… Read More
June 27, 2019 | Client Alert
With legalized recreational marijuana in the rear view mirror, Illinois’ Governor Pritzker is expected to turn his attention to labor and employment matters. The Illinois General Assembly approved the Workplace Transparency Act (“Act”) this June. Governor Pritzker is expected to… Read More
June 25, 2019 | Client Alert
There have been rumors speculating that attorney’s will no longer receive title agency fees with title companies. What will this mean for practices? Some have even gone so far to say that the industry will be ruined! JUST A MINUTE…let’s… Read More