The Pregnancy Discrimination Act Was Amended. What Does This Mean for You?
Federal law prohibiting pregnancy discrimination was amended for the first time since 1978. Starting mid-2023, pregnant workers must now be afforded the same workplace accommodations that workers receive under federal disability protections. Congress passed the Pregnant ...
New Year, New Laws: Legal Changes on the Horizon in Illinois
With the new year upon us, so too are many new laws in the State of Illinois. Below is a summary of the new laws slated to go into effect January 1, ...
The Brave New World of Employment Agreements: Ending Forced Arbitration
Rep. Cheri Bustos, Kristen Prinz, Scott D'Angelo, Christie Hefner. On October 11, 2022, Kristen Prinz participated in a panel discussion moderated by ...
Rock Your Crown! What Illinois Employers Should Know about Hair Discrimination
People often say I am my father’s twin, so there’s no surprise that I also inherited his thick, curly hair. But for as long as I can remember, I was ...
After COVID-19 changed the landscape of the American workplace, its step-sister “Long COVID” is now threatening to do the same. As a result of COVID’s ...
What Caused the Great Resignation (and How Can Employers Can Fix It)?
Determining how to attract and retain the stellar talent that powers your business is an ongoing endeavor for any company, and is even more critical ...