Employers within the city limits of Chicago should be aware of the following ordinances pertaining to employee protections that recently went into effect: Chicago’s Anti-Retaliation Ordinance (the “ARO“) was amended to expand protections for employees who remain at home to comply with public health orders for COVID-19. In the previous version of the ARO, employers […]
Recently, the ISBA issued an ethics opinion regarding law firm names, letterhead and the “Of Counsel” designation. More specifically, the ISBA examined these topics in the context of non-practicing attorneys. The ethics opinion examined the following fact scenario: Two Illinois-licensed attorneys, Jane and John Smith, were the only partners in the law firm of Smith […]
Employers should be aware that personnel actions in response to COVID-19 may impact your employees’ coverage and your organization’s group health plan. For example, furloughs, leaves of absence and reductions in hours may affect your employees’ coverage under the terms, conditions and exclusions of employer plans. If a loss of coverage results, employers must […]
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the business world. Employers must adapt to the changing landscape as our communities and governments react to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On March 20, Illinois’ governor issued an order that requires many workers to stay at home. As a result, employers must assess whether they may continue […]
On August 27, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed a board diversity bill in a push to improve the representation of minorities and women on board of directors. The bill, titled HB3394, is an amendment to the Business Corporation Act of 1983. Originally, the bill established a quota for the number of female and African American directors […]
On August 20, 2019, Gov. Pritzker signed into law an amendment that removes the limits to discrimination protections based on an employer’s size. The amendment expands the Illinois Human Rights Act’s protections by modifying the definition of “employer” so that virtually all employers in Illinois must comply with the Act. More specifically, “employer” now means […]
According to a recent decision by an Illinois Appellate Court, the answer is yes. The court concluded that venue was proper in the county where an employee worked out of the employee’s home. In Illinois, a corporation’s residency determines venue. More specifically, a corporation “…is a resident of any county in which it has its […]
Two recent important legal developments will impact how employers operate in Illinois. In the face of new risks and compliance challenges, employers must consider whether their current policies and procedures adequately address these developments. The first development is an amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (the “Act“), effective as of January 1, […]
The practice of law is continually evolving in the digital age, from the digitization of case law to e-filing. While this evolution provides many benefits, it also presents new risks and threats. The American Bar Association’s (“ABA“) 2017 Legal Technology Survey Report found that 22% of responding law firms experienced a data breach or cyberattack. With […]
The Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission’s newly adopted Rule 213 is set to go into effect on January 1, 2019. The new rule requires that all ARDC filings be made electronically on the ARDC’s e-filing system, eFileIL.
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