Month: August 2019
Employers Beware: New Chicago Ordinance Establishes Notice Requirements for Workers’ Schedules
On Wednesday, July 24th the Chicago City Council unanimously approved the Fair Workweek Ordinance (“Ordinance”). Commencing July 1, 2020 Chicago employers in the Building Services, Healthcare, Hotel, Manufacturing, Restaurant, Retail and Warehouse Services industries will be required to provide employees earning less than $26 per hour or employees with salaries at or below $50,000 a
Illinois Legislature Approves Bill Targeting Workplace Harassment
This past June the Illinois General Assembly overwhelmingly passed SB75, or the Workplace Transparency Act, which now sits before Governor J.B. Pritzker. Assuming Governor Pritzker signs the bill into law, new limitations and requirements will be placed on employers starting January 1, 2020. Here are a few key take-aways contained in the Act: First, the
“Rebuild Illinois” Imposes New Taxes and Fee Hikes
“Rebuild Illinois” Imposes New Taxes and Fee Hikes On June 28th, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the $45 billion capital bill known as the “Rebuild Illinois” plan. The $45 billion capital bill will be used to fund infrastructure, education, environment/conservation, health care, and community and economic development projects throughout the state. A portion of the funding
Illinois Legalization of Marijuana Does not Allow its Unfettered Use
The Illinois General Assembly has passed HB1438, making Illinois the tenth state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to legalize recreational marijuana. On January 1, 2020, Illinois residents will be able to purchase marijuana from state-licensed dispensaries, and registered residents will be able to cultivate limited amounts of cannabis for personal use. Although HB1438
Cook County Real Estate Tax Incentives
With high real estate taxes on commercial and industrial properties in Cook County, compared to neighboring collar counties, the Cook County Board (“the Board”) has created several programs designed to encourage industrial and commercial development. Specifically, the Board is offering real estate tax incentives for new construction, and the reutilization of vacant buildings. In Cook