On August 13, 2021, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law several amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (“Act”). The amendments limit when employers may use non-competition and non-solicitation agreements with their employees. The changes become effective January …
Many businesses engage independent contractors to perform work for them. Although these relationships can be beneficial, having independent contractors is not without risk. One way for a business to help protect itself is to enter agreements with its independent contractors. …
To create and maintain a productive work environment, it is important that employers develop and implement onboarding procedures for all new employees. These procedures should go beyond having new employees complete the required verification of employment eligibility and income tax …
Trade secrets are crucial to the success of many businesses. Although there are many laws that help businesses protect their trade secret information, businesses need to understand these laws to benefit from them. This article provides a brief overview of …
Buying a business is an exciting time. However, there are many potential pitfalls that anyone thinking of buying a business should consider prior to submitting an offer. Taking the time to think through these issues helps ensure that the prospective …
In light of continued concerns related to COVID-19 in the workplace and the increasing availability of COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are wondering whether they can (or should) require their employees to get vaccinated. From a federal perspective, the short answer …
As a business owner, you may have many reasons for selling your business. Regardless of your reasons, however, it is important to prepare your business as much as you can before the sales process begins. Thoughtful preparation may increase the …
Many Illinois employers wonder whether they need to use an employment separation agreement (sometimes called a “separation and release agreement”) for terminated employees. Although Illinois is an “at-will” state and most Illinois employers do not have to provide these agreements, …
