COVID-19
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COVID-19
Governor Declares Second Disaster Proclamation and Continues Executive Orders
By Robbins Schwartz |
Last night, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-18 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Through this Order, a second disaster proclamation was declared for the entire State and continued all prior…
Webinar & Materials: COVID-19 Legal Panel Discussion on Critical Issues Facing K-12 Schools
By Robbins Schwartz |
Join us for a comprehensive, high-level panel discussion on frequently asked questions facing Illinois K-12 schools as a result of the frequently evolving COVID-19 crisis. Attorneys from our labor and…
Transitioning from “Act of God” Days to “Remote Learning Days”
By Robbins Schwartz |
Last night, the Governor issued Executive Order 2020‐15 focused on schools and “days” after March 30, 2020. Emergency rules, guidance and joint statements followed from many agencies dedicated to chartering…
Governor’s Focus on School Districts in New Executive Order
By Robbins Schwartz |
Today, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-15 which is aimed at ensuring that critical demands for continuity of education of students, as well as continuity of school construction projects and…
DOL Issues Model Notice and More on Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA
By Robbins Schwartz |
Today and yesterday, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance for employer regarding the emergency paid sick leave and expanded Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).…
COVID-19: Guidance Following the “Stay at Home” Order
By Robbins Schwartz |
Information surrounding COVID‐19 continues to evolve at a rapid pace. We will continue to provide relevant updates for our clients. We plan to issue further guidance for K‐12 institutions relevant…
Executive Order 2020-10’s Effect on Construction Projects
By Robbins Schwartz |
In addition to requiring Illinoisans to stay at home, Executive Order 2020‐10 also requires non‐essential businesses and operations to cease. However, the Order states that “[a]ll Essential Businesses and Operations…
We Will Continue to Be Available During the COVID-19 Crisis – How to Contact Us
By Robbins Schwartz |
As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, our focus remains on supporting our clients and keeping our employees healthy. We want you to know that we are here for you…
Update on Transportation Vendors’ Request for Shut-Down Payments
By Robbins Schwartz |
Several questions have arisen from ISBE’s March 17, 2020 webinar with respect to transportation vendors’ widespread requests to school districts for continued payments during the COVID-19 shutdown. Through recent communications,…
COVID-19: Updated Guidance on Preparedness and Response
By Robbins Schwartz |
Information surrounding COVID‐19 (Coronavirus) is constantly evolving as we continue to learn more about the virus including how it is transmitted, actions being taken to prevent its spread, and what…