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On a state level, the National Law Review covers the latest on legislation, from laws banning-the-box and limiting the questions employers may ask during the hiring process; including limitations on questions about previous salary history and criminal history.  Additionally, the nation-wide push for employers to establish paid family leave & sick policy and the resulting patchwork of rules.  The National Law Review also  offers an analysis of employees rights to post about their work experience and how employers can respond to employees' on-line reviews and provides information to help companies remain compliant.

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Recent Employment, Labor, EEOC & NLRB Regulatory Law News

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Oct
2
2014
The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Can Lead to Costly Liability Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
4
2012
Employer Accountable for Impersonation Scheme by Hired Investigator: Illinois Supreme Court Weighs In Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
5
2020
Congress Passes the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Much Shelist, P.C.
May
10
2017
Illinois Employers Beware: Slope of Negligent Supervision and Retention Claims May Have Just Become More Slippery Much Shelist, P.C.
May
29
2009
Recent Illinois Appellate Court Decision Throws Monkey Wrench into Enforceability of Covenants Not to Compete Much Shelist, P.C.
May
31
2009
New Illinois Law Provides Penalties for Misclassifying Construction Workers as Independent Contractors Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
1
2010
New Illinois Law Places Obligations on Employers Using Federal E-Verify Program Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
12
2010
What the FMLA Regulations Don't Tell Employers: Your Attendance or Sick Time Policies May Buy You a Lawsuit! Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
18
2023
Cook County Enacts New Paid Leave Ordinance Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
15
2010
Unpaid Internships: Understanding Employer Risks Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan
22
2011
Employers Beware: The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act Is Now More Expansive Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
18
2011
Enforcing Non-Competes: Illinois Court Further Defines Adequate Consideration Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
24
2014
Working Together Toward Employee Health: Federal Agencies Issue Final Regulations on Wellness Programs Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
25
2020
To Opt-Out Or Not To Opt-Out: Health Care Providers May Face Difficult Choice Under Emergency Coronavirus Paid FMLA and Paid Sick Leave Provisions Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
24
2012
Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements: Go Where the Case Law Is Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
31
2012
Employers Beware: 'Facebook Law' Protects Employees' Social Networking Privacy Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
30
2020
CARES Act: Unemployment Relief and Assistance Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
17
2014
Red Labor & Employment Flags In M&A Transactions Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
29
2019
Hashing Out the New Illinois Marijuana Law Much Shelist, P.C.
May
31
2009
Smoke Free Illinois Act to Affect All Employers in the State Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
10
2018
U.S. Supreme Court Verdict: Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Agreements in the Workplace Are Valid Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
13
2010
Jumping Ship: What a Departing Employee Can and Can't Do Before Leaving Employment in Preparing to Compete Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
9
2010
Is Electing an Independent Board Member Right for Your Business? Exploring the Pros and Cons Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
16
2010
Penny Wise and Dollar Foolish: The Danger of Cutting Corners in the Era of Electronic Discovery Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
18
2010
Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois: The Latest on Sunbelt and Adequate Consideration Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
12
2011
Managing Unanticipated FMLA Leave: Precautions Can Minimize Employer Liability Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
24
2011
Racial Discrimination and the Hostile Work Environment: Employers May Be Responsible for the Actions of Their Customers and Vendors Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
8
2024
Signs of Financial Distress in Sectors of Construction Market Much Shelist, P.C.
 

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