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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month – July 2024
By Samantha Kelly |
Learn more about National Mental Health Awareness Month through our latest DEI spotlight.
2025 Consolidated Primary and Consolidated Elections Dates
By Samantha Kelly |
The Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) recently released an Abbreviated Calendar of Dates for the 2025 Consolidated Primary Election and the 2025 Consolidated Election. Learn more here.
Now Available: 2024 Title IX Regulations Compliance Package for Illinois Higher Education Institutions
By Samantha Kelly |
We are pleased to announce that Robbins Schwartz Title IX attorneys have prepared a comprehensive Compliance Package to assist Illinois colleges and universities in preparing for implementation of new Regulations. The Compliance Package is now available for purchase. Learn more here.
Now Available: 2024 Title IX Regulations Compliance Package for K-12 School Districts
By Samantha Kelly |
We are pleased to announce that Robbins Schwartz Title IX attorneys have prepared a comprehensive Compliance Package to assist school districts in preparing for implementation of the new Regulations. The Compliance Package is now available for purchase. Learn more here.
Juneteenth – June 19, 2024
By Samantha Kelly |
This Juneteenth, we reflect on freedom, resilience, and embracing unity.
PTAB Rejects Taxpayer Efforts to Keep Taxing Districts Out of Property Tax Appeals
By Samantha Kelly |
The Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) recently rejected a taxpayer’s efforts to dismiss taxing districts from a property tax appeal. Read more about this update in our latest law alert.
Sunset Provision Set to Expire, May Limit Broad School District Authority to Make Interfund Transfers
By Samantha Kelly |
With the provisions of Section 17-2A going back to authorizing interfund transfers for only one-time, non-recurring expenses, school districts may be limited to only transferring between funds when the transfer is for a specified purpose. Read more about this update in our latest law alert.
Celebrating Pride Month – June 2024
By Samantha Kelly |
Learn more about Pride Month through our latest DEI spotlight.
Higher Salary Thresholds Coming for FLSA Exemptions
By Maritza Guevara |
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced a new Final Rule updating and revising minimum wage and overtime pay regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
EEOC Issues Updated Harassment Guidance on LGBTQ+ Workers, Pregnancy Status, Remote Work and More
By Samantha Kelly |
On Monday, April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its long-awaited updated guidance on workplace harassment. Learn about the key facts and updates here.