Author: Rock Fusco Connelly LLC
Third Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Affects Permissible Speech on Social Media
This May, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling which reinforces permissible speech on social media. The ruling stems from a June 2019 tweet from The Federalist, which is an online magazine operated by FDRLST Media, LLC. Specifically, an executive officer posted to his personal Twitter account, stating: “FYI @fdrlst first one of
Illinois Department of Transportation Multiyear Improvement Program
Each year, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) develops a fiscally constrained six-year program which describes how the state will be investing into the roadways across the state. IDOT released its Multi-Year Improvement Program this August which will span from 2023-2028. This proposed development plan will focus on highway improvement to ensure Illinois residents, businesses,
Property Tax Update October 2022
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 on the 2021 and 2022 sessions. Cook County: 2021: After four months of working overtime all summer to adjudicate more than 250,000 property tax appeals
Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation to Modernize Infrastructure Improvement Process
In June, Governor Pritzker signed legislation, allowing for the implementation of design-build project delivery. This is an efficient, alternative method for completing the state’s infrastructure improvements. Senate Bill 2981 creates the Innovations for Transportation Infrastructure Act, authorizing the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Tollway Authority to adopt a design-build delivery method on highway
New Rules and Regulations Surrounding Employment of Domestic Workers in Illinois
On August 1, 2022, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) adopted amendments that took immediate effect and impacted domestic workers, specifically those employed to complete tasks in individuals’ homes, as well as their employers. According to IDOL Director Jane Flanagan, the updated changes aim “to make domestic workers’ rights-on-the-job clearer and help domestic employers understand
Proposed Legislation: How a New Law on Marijuana Drug Tests May Impact Employment Law
As cannabis usage continues to become more prevalent, employers should remain aware of laws that impact employment. A proposed amendment to the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act provides safeguards for employees surrounding marijuana usage in the workplace. So long as the drug does not impair an employee’s ability to work, an employer may
Property Tax Update – 8/1/2022
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 on the 2022 session. Cook County: Because the Assessor’s Office was four months overdue certifying 2021 values, the 2022 session – which historically would have
Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers End Strike
On Monday, July 25, 2022, Illinois’ three largest aggregate producers reached a tentative agreement with Operating Engineers Local 150 on a new contract that would end the strike that Local 150 has been conducting since June 7th. Operating Engineers Local 150 is a labor union representing nearly 23,000 working men and women in Illinois in
Safe Streets and Roads for All: A Grant Opportunity
Danger on the Roads Roadway deaths and injuries in the US have reached a decade high. Specifically, pedestrian fatalities on US roads have increased by more than 50% in the past decade. This rise has been called a “crisis on America’s roadways” by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Experts attribute this rise to increased cellphone
New Chicago Minimum Wage and Fair Workweek Changes Beginning in July
Starting July 1, 2022, the City of Chicago’s annual increase in the minimum wage will take effect, as well as additional changes put forth in the Fair Workweek Ordinance. Pursuant to the Minimum Wage Ordinance, there are different wage increases depending on the size of the business. Beginning on July 1st, minimum wage will be