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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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Mar
11
2015
Gienapp v. Harbor Crest: Employer Liability under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jan
7
2017
Occupational Liberty Interest Claims Under Due Process Clause Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
29
2015
Cyber Liability: The Risks of Doing Business in a Digital World Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
10
2015
Illinois Appellate Court Offers First Insights into Section 8.1b’s AMA Impairment Rating Report Provision Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
11
2014
Illinois Settlement Found To Be In Good Faith Barring Third Party Contribution Action Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
21
2014
Harris v. Quinn: The Future of Mandatory Agency Fees - Recent Developments in the Courts Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
13
2018
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the ADA Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
2
2016
Beware of Coercion—New Anti-Coercion Rule Effective as of January 29, 2016 Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
May
9
2016
Recent Appellate Victories: Buxton v. McLean County School, Weaver v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
May
17
2016
Seventh Circuit Rules on Accommodation and Causal Connection Needed for ADA Claims Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
31
2018
Co-Worker Immunity in the Context of the Employer-Controlled Commute Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
1
2015
When Does a Traveling Employee Actually Begin to "Travel"? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug
30
2018
Finding the Path after Pathfinder Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug
8
2016
New Case On Permanent Total Disability Presents Opportunity For Misunderstandings Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
17
2016
CMS Lowers SCHIP Reporting Threshold for Workers’ Compensation Cases Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
1
2016
Summary Judgment Affirmed for Defendant in Seventh Circuit ADA Suit Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
28
2017
Costs Remain a Proper Basis for Termination Even if the Employees Are All Over 65 Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Dec
22
2017
Effectively Using Utilization Review (UR) Reports in Your Case Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
27
2015
Illinois: Recent Commission Stats and the Workers' Compensation Commission Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
21
2014
Legislative Updates - Ban the Box Laws Gathering Momentum Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
11
2015
Proposed Law Would Allow For Prevailing Wage Exemptions Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
1
2016
Illinois Employment Litigation Year In Review – 2015 (Summary of 2015) Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
2
2016
FMCSA Proposed Rulemaking: Changing Safety Measurement System to Safety Fitness Determination Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
22
2016
Zero Tolerance: Employer Liability/Employee Rights Under Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
1
2016
How Can Employers Respond to Race Discrimination? Promote Diversity Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
28
2017
Reasonable Accommodation and a Qualified Individual with a Disability Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
30
2014
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Appeal by Treasurer Acting on Behalf of State Injured Workers’ Benefit Fund Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Aug
10
2014
Illinois Supreme Court Concludes Employee Classification Act Constitutional Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
 

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