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 ...
Our Judges Need to Be Protected Now—and Here’s How
Daniel Anderl, the 20-year-old only son of Judge Esther Salas and Mark Anderl, answered the doorbell on a July night to a disgruntled former litigant ...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and protests of up to 30,000 people, many of Chicago’s small businesses are facing steep financial difficulties. ...
Trump Has Signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into Law. What do You Need to Know?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) was recently updated by the U.S. House, voted on by the U.S. Senate, and signed into law by the ...
How Will the Proposed “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Affect Small Businesses?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Friday, March 13, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ...
As we have moved into 2020, now is a fitting time to ensure your company handbook is up to date and in compliance with the numerous laws that recently ...