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We feature the latest news on emerging compliance issues such as Affordable Care Act (“ACA”/”Obamacare”) and Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) mandates, EEOC and Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) enforcement, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) investigations, employee benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), the Department of Labor (“DOL”) Fiduciary Rules, joint employers status, E-Verify, workplace privacy, whistleblower actions, overtime requirements, and prevailing wage laws.

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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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Aug
30
2021
The Battle to Boost Competition: Illinois Becomes the Latest State to Limit Restrictive Covenants Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
9
2015
Controversial New NLRB Ruling Could Force Changes to Popular Models for Doing Business Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
30
2021
New Year, New Rules: Chicago Employers Navigate Vaccine Mandates Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct
22
2015
Medical Cannabis in Illinois: What Employers Need to Know Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
17
2021
The Fully Vaccinated Employee: What the New CDC Guidelines Mean for Employers Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
2
2017
Pension-Reduction Doors Have Been Opened Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
28
2021
You Can Require It, But It'll Cost You: COVID Vaccinations and Mandatory Pay Much Shelist, P.C.
May
22
2020
Temperature Checks: Three Things to Know Before Screening Employees and Customers Much Shelist, P.C.
May
31
2009
Employers Beware: New Illinois Employment Laws Take Effect on January 1, 2008 Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
4
2021
A Conversation With Sheryl Jaffee Halpern [Podcast] Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
15
2011
401(k) Fees: A Hot Topic for Plan Fiduciaries and Participants Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
23
2011
Three Key Things Employers and Employees Should Know about Social Media Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
20
2014
If You Haven’t Already, Be Sure to Post Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act’s (OSHA) 300A Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
22
2011
Social Media in the Workplace: NLRB Offers Guidance for ALL Employers on Offensive Posts and Social Media Policies Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
1
2012
NLRB Throws Cold Water on Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Prohibiting Class Actions in Employment Agreements Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
23
2016
New OSHA Rule May Penalize Employers Who Routinely Conduct Post-Accident Drug Testing Much Shelist, P.C.
May
21
2012
Fill for the Funding Dip: EB-5 Visas Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
26
2014
Piercing the Corporate Veil: What You Find on the Other Side May Surprise You Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
16
2020
Coronavirus: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
30
2020
DOL Guidance Expands Definition of 'Health Care Providers,' Giving Employers a Choice Much Shelist, P.C.
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.
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.
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.
 

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