Labor and Employment
Posted by:
Elizabeth M. Roberson
on April 5, 2021
The laws regarding pre-employment background checks are complicated and Illinois’ new amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act has just added to background check requirements. On March 23, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed into law new requirements for background checks in Illinois that take effect…
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Posted by:
Shelley M. Jackson and Kate Trinkle
on March 31, 2021
On March 11, 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), the third piece of legislation providing comprehensive relief to Americans for COVID-19 related issues. For covered employers that elect to continue providing COVID-19 related paid leave, ARPA extends and expands certain paid…
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Posted by:
Elizabeth M. Roberson
on March 23, 2021
A year ago, many employers did not know the variety of questions that would arise during the COVID-19 pandemic concerning their workplaces and employees. But here we are, and the questions and issues continue. As vaccines become more readily available, one question at the forefront is whether…
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Posted by:
Elizabeth M. Roberson and Kate Trinkle
on March 12, 2021
On March 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced two proposed withdrawals of previously issued rules,1 including those (i) for evaluating an individual’s independent contractor status, and (ii) narrowing the definition of joint employer. The DOL’s stated reasoning for issuing the…
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Posted by:
Scott S. Morrisson
on January 14, 2021
Employment agreements frequently contain restrictions that disallow a departing employee from soliciting former employees and co-workers to join the employee’s new employer. These restrictions are also referred to as “non-poaching” employee restrictions.
Restrictions of this type have generally…
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Posted by:
Elizabeth M. Roberson
on December 18, 2020
Employers have spent much of 2020 figuring out how to administer and comply with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and its two leave provisions: Emergency Paid Sick Leave (“EPSL”) and Expanded Family Medical Leave (“EFML”). In the midst of all of these changes, employers likely…
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Posted by:
Virginia A. Talley and Kate Trinkle
on December 18, 2020
For marijuana legalization, the 2020 election brought significant results with five states legalizing marijuana for recreational use, medicinal use, or both. Although marijuana use remains illegal on a federal scale, there are now 34 states that permit marijuana use in some form, and many other…
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Posted by:
Nancy J. Townsend
on December 18, 2020
Joe Biden campaigned on worker-friendly reforms, many of which require legislative action and Senate cooperation. But even if the Georgia runoffs leave Republicans in control of the Senate, the Biden Administration can unilaterally and dramatically impact employment policy through executive…
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Posted by:
Shelley M. Jackson and Kate Trinkle
on December 18, 2020
2020 has been challenging for everyone with unique challenges arising in the workplace and impacting employers and employees alike. Remote work arrangements and compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) have not made matters easier. With remote work likely to continue in 2021, it is a…
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Posted by:
Shelley M. Jackson
on December 18, 2020
“Daddy changed the world!” – Gianna Floyd, daughter of George Floyd
This year has been a study in contrasts in so many aspects of life, including with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives within the workplace. By any measure, the community conversation surrounding racial…
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Posted by:
Kate Trinkle
on December 18, 2020
From the COVID-19 pandemic to the election, a lot has happened in 2020. For employers, staying up to date on developments has become a full-time job. To alleviate some of the burden with staying up to date, this article is one of a two-part series that highlights key employment law cases that may…
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Posted by:
Kate Trinkle
on December 18, 2020
Governor Holcomb recently published Executive Order 20-50 (the “Executive Order”) continuing “county-based measures and restrictions based on the impact and spread” of COVID-19 from prior Executive Orders. For Hoosier businesses and employers, COVID-19 safety plans are required and must reflect…
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