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Employers Must Excercise Care in Drafting Severance Agreements in Light of Recent Labor Board Decisions
February 22, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a landmark decision on February 21st affecting the validity of various provisions typically found in employee severance agreements.
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Illinois Supreme Court Doubles Down on Liability for Biometric Information Privacy Act Claims
February 20, 2023
On Friday, February 17, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court issued another blockbuster ruling interpreting the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”).
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Managing Long Covid in the Workplace
February 17, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control defines long COVID as continuing health effects from a COVID infection which last 4 weeks or more, ranging from headaches and memory lapses to pulmonary and respiratory problems to autoimmune issues.
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The DOL Issues Guidance on Telework
February 16, 2023
On February 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance on how to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act  and Family and Medical Leave Act as to teleworking employees.
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Was 2022 Really a Banner Year for Unions?
February 15, 2023
If you follow labor news, even casually, it would be easy to assume that everything is coming up roses for Unions.
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Illinois Supreme Court Opens Door for More Actions Under Illinois Biometric Privacy Act
February 13, 2023
On February 2, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court laid to rest the longstanding question of whether the statute of limitations for BIPA claims is one year or five years, holding that the five-year “catchall” limit set in Section 13-205 for all civil actions that do not contain a specific statute of limitations applies to all BIPA claims.
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An Employer’s Guide to the Super Bowl
February 9, 2023
As we did for March Madness and the World Cup, we offer employers a little guidance on the Super Bowl at work.
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Maternity Leave ≠ Sitting on Your A** Part II
February 2, 2023
This post focuses on how employers can best support their employees who have taken parental leave—both those who have given birth and those who take caregiving leave and are adjusting to new responsibilities as a parent.
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Connecticut: What Employers Should Know About the New Clean Slate Law (and Other New or Changed Laws)
February 2, 2023
On January 1, 2023, Connecticut’s “Clean Slate” law went into effect, which seeks to remove barriers to employment for eligible individuals convicted of certain low-level crimes, who have completed their sentences and have had no further involvement with the criminal justice system since their release.
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USCIS Proposes Fee Increases for Most Immigration Filings
February 1, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a proposed rule in the Federal Register earlier this month that would enable the agency to significantly increase many immigration filing fees.
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On Your Radar - Key 2023 Employment Issues Across Europe and Beyond
January 31, 2023
Welcome to the first edition of On your radar for 2023, which highlights expected international employment law developments over the year ahead.
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Colorado 2023 – Employers Be Aware
January 27, 2023
Five items for Colorado Employers to look for at the start of 2023.
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