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Amendment to Notice Requirements in Illinois Truth in Taxation Law: What You Need to Know
By Maritza Guevara |
The Illinois General Assembly recently amended the notice requirements within the Truth in Taxation Law (the “Law”). 35 ILCS 200/18-55 et seq. The Law requires taxing districts to estimate the amount of money needed from property taxes at least 20 days prior to adoption of their final annual levy.
Significant Amendment to Illinois Personnel Record Review Act Coming January 1, 2025
By Samantha Kelly |
On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 103-0727, which amends the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act. The amendment refines the requirements for making a valid personnel record request and expands employers’ obligations when turning over an employee’s personnel records. The amendment goes into effect on January 1, 2025. Read more here.
Potential Cybersecurity Threat Linked to FOIA Requests
By Maritza Guevara |
Several public bodies have received Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests from a business going by the name of FOIA Buddy. The requests typically reference staffing, budget, and other details of cyber systems. This company purports to be requesting information on behalf of a person named Frank Curry. However, the website for FOIA Buddy does not appear legitimate, and the contact information provided by Frank Curry does not lead to any actual person. Read more here.
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.
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.
Title IX Amendments Released, Effective August 1, 2024
By Samantha Kelly |
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has issued its final Title IX regulations, which will go into effect on August 1, 2024. Read more about their guidance in our recent law alert.
PAC Provides Further Guidance on Unduly Burdensome FOIA Requests
By Samantha Kelly |
On March 5, 2024, the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor (PAC) issued a non-binding determination letter offering additional guidance to public bodies regarding the designation of requests as unduly burdensome. Read more about their guidance in our recent law alert.
Schools and Park Districts Only Granted More Time to Comply with Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
By Samantha Kelly |
The Board of Commissioners recently passed a revised version of the Paid Leave Ordinance amendment exempting school districts and park districts from the ordinance's requirements. Read more about the update in our latest law alert.