Month: June 2022
Proposed “Workers’ Rights Amendment”
This November a proposed constitutional amendment will be on the ballot in Illinois. Illinois Constitutional Amendment 11 has been labeled the “Workers’ Rights Amendment,” which, according to its supporters, would establish the fundamental right for workers to collectively bargain and unionize along with banning right-to-work laws in the state of Illinois. Those in favor of
2022 Changes to Form I-9 Compliance Requirements
Completing Form I-9 is one of the most crucial steps in the hiring process, as it ensures employers are only employing people who are legally allowed to work in the United States. In 1986, I-9s were created by the passing of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) and since its creation, new I-9 forms
Deadlines for Chicago Employers: Amendments to Sexual Harassment Laws Impose New Guidelines and Requirements
Deadlines for Chicago Employers: Amendments to Sexual Harassment Laws Impose New Guidelines and Requirements On April 27, 2022, Chicago City Council approved amendments to the sexual harassment provisions of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, which go into effect on July 1, 2022. Accordingly, Chicago-based employers have a quickly approaching deadline to implement these amendments, which