There has been a flurry of news reports about individuals getting fired from their jobs because they participated in the January 6 th storming of the U.S. Capitol . It is understandable to wonder, “Is that legal?” In short, yes. There are very few limits on an employer’s ...
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View MoreUnder the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act , which took effect in 2015, Illinois requires that certain employers provide a retirement ...
View MoreWith Election Day just around the corner, many of us are making plans for how to vote this year. There are many options, including mail-in voting, ...
View MoreAs we approach the end of August, many schools around the country are beginning to open. Some school districts have decided to remain fully remote or ...
View MoreThey say Stonewall was a riot. That it finally put LGBT people on the map. That it was the beginning of genuine equality. But prior to last week’s ...
View MoreWhile the beginning of the year is a common time for new laws to take effect, the mid-year point is another moment to watch. This summer, Chicago ...
View MoreAs the novel coronavirus continues to spread, many employers will encounter a situation in which one of their own employees contracts COVID-19. ...
View MoreMany businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) have ...
View MoreThe short answer: not today, but possibly if it was before April 3 rd . Employers risk violating workplace safety laws if they prevent workers from ...
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