To many small business owners, especially those just starting out, a business attorney may seem like an unnecessary and costly luxury. In the end, however, the decision not to hire an attorney could prove more costly. A business attorney can …
The Illinois Human Rights Act (the “Act”) prohibits discrimination in Illinois with respect to employment. On August 9, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Public Act 101-0221, which, among other things, amended the Act. The amendments expand the …
The city of Chicago began implementing its Fair Workweek Ordinance on July 1, 2020. Under the Ordinance, employers must give their Chicago employees at least ten days’ notice of their work schedule (with the minimum notice to increase to fourteen …
In August 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law Public Act 101-0221, which, among other things, amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “Act”). The amendments expand the Act’s reach and, beginning in 2020, require all employers with at …
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) was signed into law on March 18, 2020. The FFCRA creates a number of provisions related to paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave. These …
Big changes are coming to Illinois minimum wage laws and it is important for employers with employees in Illinois to understand these new laws and the impact the laws will have on their businesses.
Many businesses, particularly small and growing business, are worried about the cost of attorneys’ fees and, as a result, choose not to hire legal counsel. This decision often proves very costly, however. The time to seek legal counsel is before …
