Category: Business Law
Preparing for a Visit from OSHA
Companies should be aware of the planning, documents, receiving, process, and follow-up involved with an OSHA visit. There are several reasons why companies receive an OSHA visit. Typical reasons include an on-the-job fatality or serious accident, a complaint made by an employee, a referral from an outside source, or a follow-up. Planning Companies should plan
Chicago Employers Must Permit Time Off For COVID-19 Vaccination
In April, the City of Chicago enacted the Chicago COVID-19 Vaccine Anti-Retaliation Ordinance (the “Ordinance”). The Ordinance affords workers certain protections designed to safeguard access to a COVID-19 vaccination by restricting the conduct of employers, defined “any person or entity that engages in the services of one or more individual for payment.” The Ordinance establishes
New CDC Guidelines: No Mask for the Fully Vaccinated
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) released new COVID-19 guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated. If you have been fully vaccinated, the CDC is now saying that you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic. You can also resume activities without wearing a mask or
Biden Administration Begins to Implement Sweeping Anti-Money Laundering and Counterterrorism Changes
Several critical – but often overlooked – provisions of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (the “NDAA”) will begin to take shape in the coming months. Aside from allocating the annual defense budget, this year’s NDAA contained the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (“AMLA”), the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), the Combatting Russian Money Laundering Act
California’s AB-5 is “Clearly Detrimental” to the Trucking Industry
A recent California court decision may have far-reaching implications on the trucking industry, not just in California, but also nationwide. In the wake of that decision, the California Trucking Association (the “CTA”), a trade association representing motor carriers that hire independent contractors who are owner-operators, has vowed to continue its fight against the State of
Hospitality Industry Loses COVID-19 Lawsuit Against State of Illinois
Hospitality jobs in Illinois have declined nearly 52 percent since the pandemic began, according to new data, as lawsuits continue against the governor’s orders to close nonessential businesses. While leisure and hospitality jobs were hit the hardest, the number of small businesses open in Illinois overall has fallen by about 36.5 percent, as of March
Proposed Changes to Biometric Information Privacy Act
Illinois lawmakers have introduced House Bill 559 to add new provisions to the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). However, there is debate over whether the changes would gut BIPA’s power. BIPA requires private entities to inform persons in writing about the purpose of any biometric information collection, use, or storage. Biometric data includes fingerprint technology,
Leave Pay for Employees During Military Service
Many businesses employ individuals who must take leave from work for military service. In these instances, employers are often unsure of which federal, state, and local wage laws apply. Fortunately, the Seventh Circuit recently clarified the applicable laws regarding employee compensation during short-term military leave. On February 3, 2021, the Seventh Circuit decided White v.
New Illinois Law Allows Third-Party Services to Deliver Alcohol
Illinois residents hoping to enjoy a cocktail, but not wanting to face the cold weather or deal with strict social distancing practices, can now have spirits delivered directly to their home via smartphone apps. On January 13, 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill allowing third party service companies, such as Grubhub and Doordash,
The Specialized Knowledge of Construction Engineering Firms and their Duty to Disclose Conditions
Construction engineering firms should be aware of a recent ruling regarding a firm’s duty to disclose housing conditions to purchasers. In the case 21 Kristin Condominium Ass’n v. Pioneer Engineering & Environmental Services, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court reversed a circuit court’s dismissal of a complaint that alleged negligent misrepresentation on the