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Expanded FMLA Coverage: New Law Affording Extended Bereavement Leave for Employees
On June 9, 2022, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law amendments to the Illinois Child Bereavement Leave Act. Starting January 1, 2023, the amendment will expand employee coverage, rename the Act and stipulate certain supporting documentation guidelines for bereavement leave requests. Expanded Coverage The amendment to the Act extends unpaid bereavement leave for employees experiencing
2022 Changes to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations Proposed
For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Department of Labor has proposed to amend regulations issued under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts that set forth rules for the administration and enforcement of the Davis-Bacon labor standards that apply to Federal and federally assisted construction projects. Enacted in 1931, the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires
Impact of Inflation on the Construction Sector
From supply chain shortages to increased costs in essential materials and skilled labor, construction companies are feeling the negative effects of inflation. Initially, COVID-19 took the front runner for increases in pricing and supply chain disruptions across the nation and globe, but new challenges have arisen which continue to place pressure on prices of lumber,
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
On Friday February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
On Friday February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court–the first Black woman nominated to serve the United States Supreme Court. Judge Jackson received a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996, where she served as a supervising editor of the Harvard Law
Illinois Employment Law Update – New Restrictions on Non-Compete Clauses
Effective January 1, 2022, the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (IFWA) adopted changes to limit the scope of restrictive covenants in employment contracts. While the law codifies substantive common law principles of restrictive covenants, it also sets forth new limitations regarding the use of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. For example, prior to January 1, 2022,
Historic Cybersecurity Act: What You Need to Know about a New Law Affecting U.S. Industries
On March 15, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law new legislation that will require companies to report data breaches to the U.S. government. Part of the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, the new law will impact critical infrastructure operators including financial institutions and other private companies and comes with new obligations surrounding reporting of cybercrimes.
Special Update Re: Property Tax Appeals
Our real estate tax team at Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC continues to work hard fighting to keep your property tax bills as low as possible. Below are key updates as the 2021 appeal session progresses. Cook County: The Assessor has certified 25 of the county’s 38 townships as of this writing, or about 66%.