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After the flurry of new laws and ordinances that bombarded Illinois employers in 2024, our clients had hoped for a respite to get their feet back under them. Unfortunately, 2025 is gearing up to continue changing the rules further. This article will highlight briefly some upcoming changes in the law that employers need to prepare…
Read MoreOver the course of the year, we have received a number of questions from our clients about Illinois’ various new Paid Leave laws. In this article, we are going to present and address some of the most commonly asked questions we have been receiving. Q: We only have a few employees, are we exempt? No.…
Read MoreWe have now had several months to begin adjusting to the implementation of Illinois’ Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2024. On December 31, 2023, Cook County enacted its own companion ordinance, and on July 1, 2024 the City of Chicago will begin implementing its own alternative. The…
Read MoreOn April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its final rule regarding non-compete clauses. The final rule bans most non-compete clauses between employers and their workers. The effective date of the final rule is September 4, 2024. The final rule allows employers to maintain existing non-compete agreements with “senior executives” (those who make…
Read MoreIllinois Freelance Worker Protection Act Intent of the law Major Provisions Enforcement of the contract by the freelance worker in Circuit Court of Illinois How to prepare for the new Law: Questions? Contact Anthony J. Caruso, Jr, in our St. Charles office by email or at 630-377-1554
Read MoreEffective: January 1, 2024, the Illinois Transportation Benefits Program Act went into effect. NOTE: Employer only establishes the program. Employer does NOT pay the cost of the transit benefit. Covered Employee: Any person who performs an average of at least 35 hours of work per week for compensation on a full-time basis. Employees have the…
Read MoreThe Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act takes effect January 1,2024. The Waiting Period of 90 days before workers can take paid leave ends on March 31, 2024. The notice of the law required to be posted by employers is provided by the Illinois Department and is available on their website. The City of…
Read MoreOn January 1, 2023, Illinois amended Its One Day Rest in Seven Act, or ODRISA, to increase worker protections both in work scheduling, and by updating required meal periods for employees who work a certain number of hours in a given day. You are no doubt aware that Section 3 of ODRISA requires that employees…
Read MoreOn March 13, 2023, the Paid Leave for All Workers Act was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to take effect on January 1, 2024. What employers are covered under the new law? Private and public employers with at least one employee. Also includes State of Illinois, local governments, and political subdivision employers. What employers are…
Read MoreBackground: On August 4, 2023, House Bill 2862 was signed by Governor Pritzker. This legislation amends the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act to expand the pay and benefit rights of the temporary workers as well as increased safety oversight by both the agencies and the third-party business that use such workers. Effective: July…
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