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DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule
By Robbins Schwartz |
On March 7, 2019 the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. Under the current rule, employees with a salary…
Flooring Bids and Bid Rigging Prosecutions: What You Need To Know
By Robbins Schwartz |
The U.S. Department of Justice is prosecuting certain individuals in the Northern District of Illinois in connection with an alleged conspiracy to suppress and eliminate competition through an agreement to…
In Overturning $45M Jury Verdict, Court Finds No Leaks in Village’s Immunity Defense
By Robbins Schwartz |
In the recent case of Endbridge Energy v. Village of Romeoville, et al., 2020 IL App (3d) 180060 (3d Dist. 2020), the Third District Appellate Court overturned a jury verdict…
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Update from Illinois Department of Human Rights
By Robbins Schwartz |
On January 31, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) released long-awaited guidance on the Workplace Transparency Act (“WTA”), ending nearly six months of uncertainty for Illinois employers struggling…
The Latest on Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements
By Robbins Schwartz |
As we previously noted in an August 2019 In Brief, sweeping legislation to combat sexual harassment now requires employers to implement an annual sexual harassment prevention training for all of its employees.…
Property Tax Relief Task Force Circulates Draft Report
By Robbins Schwartz |
In 2019, the General Assembly formed a Property Tax Relief Task Force for the purpose of studying and recommending changes to the Illinois property tax and local government funding system.…
Governor Signs Police and Firefighter Pension Consolidation Legislation
By Robbins Schwartz |
On December 18, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1300 (Public Act 101-610) amending the Illinois Pension Code. Public Act 101-610 amends the Pension Code by, among other things,…
Recommendations and Best Practices for Drug Testing Clinical Students in 2020
By Robbins Schwartz |
On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”) becomes effective, legalizing the recreational use and sale of marijuana in Illinois. As the effective date nears, we continue to…
Governor Pritzker Signs into Law Significant Amendments to the Cannabis Act
By Robbins Schwartz |
On December 4, 2019 Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1557 amending the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”). SB 1557, among other things, clarifies an employer’s right to…
Threat Assessment Compliance Deadlines for School Districts Are Approaching
By Robbins Schwartz |
105 ILCS 128/45, added by P.A. 101-455, has two requirements with approaching deadlines: School districts must implement a threat assessment procedure by December 24, 2019. Due to the holiday break, we recommend implementation…