COVID-19
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COVID-19
FAQ: Interpreting the ISBE/IDPH Joint Guidance on the Return to School
By Shari Leming |
We recognize the benefit of having access not only to our recorded webinar, but also the written FAQ with answers from the webinar.
Legislative Action Extends Sunset of Longer Day/Hour Work Maximums for Annuitants
By Maritza Guevara |
Written by Catie Locallo Given anticipated staffing challenges due to absences related to COVID-19, school districts may be relieved to learn that the planned sunset of the 120 paid days/600…
Recently Published COVID-19 Guidance for Illinois Colleges and Universities
By Maritza Guevara |
Written by Frank B. Garrett III and John “Jack” Klinker As the state enters Phase 4 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, guidance for returning to in-person instruction has been…
IDES Issues Guidance to Educational Institutions regarding Recent Changes to Illinois Unemployment Law
By Maritza Guevara |
Written by John “Jack” Klinker and Todd K. Hayden As noted in our previous publication, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, new legislation was recently passed amending the Illinois Unemployment…
ISBE PUBLISHES GUIDANCE FOR STARTING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
By Shari Leming |
On June 23rd, ISBE and IDPH published their latest installment of COVID-19-related joint guidance—this time addressing the transition back to in-person instruction during the fall 2020 semester. ISBE is “strongly encourag[ing]” that districts throughout the state return to in-person instruction during Phase 4 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois plan.
Short Legislative Session Packs a Punch: Changes to Worker’s Compensation, November Election, Property Taxes, and Much More
By Maritza Guevara |
After missing much of its spring legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly returned for four days to address some of the most critical legislative needs in the wake of the…
New OMA Law Creates Limited Exception to Physical Presence Requirement
By Maritza Guevara |
Written by Steven B. Adams and Catherine R. Locallo As you may already know, SB 2135 amending the Open Meetings Act was signed into law on June 12, 2020 (P.A. 101-0640,…
Amendments to Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act Signed Into Law
By Robbins Schwartz |
Written by Catherine R. Locallo and Matthew M. Swift On June 5, 2020, Governor Pritzker signed HB 2455 into law as Public Act 101-0633. The legislation is effective immediately and makes changes in the state’s Unemployment…
New Order Outlines Phase 3 Requirements as More Employees Return to Work
By Robbins Schwartz |
Written by Matthew M. Swift Last Friday, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-38 to end his stay-at-home orders and move the state into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan for responding to the COVID-19…
Prepare for New (or Old) OMA Physical Presence Requirements
By Robbins Schwartz |
Without action by the Governor, the return of the physical requirements under the OMA would coincide most of Illinois entering Phase 3 (Recovery) of the Governor’s “Restore Illinois” Plan. While…