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Law Alerts
Bill Limiting Uses of Criminal Conviction Records Becomes Law
By Maritza Guevara |
On March 23, Governor Pritzker signed SB 1480 into law, making it Public Act 101-0656.
Voluntary FFCRA Leave Benefits Under the American Rescue Plan Act
By Maritza Guevara |
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed comprehensive legislation into law designed to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act (the “Plan”) contains important provisions impacting employers navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Follow LHD Quarantine Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals
By Maritza Guevara |
The answer to the question of whether a fully vaccinated individual needs to quarantine following “close contact” exposure to a confirmed or probable COVID-19 case depends on the guidance from your local health department.
New Regulation Requires Qualified Interpreters to Attend Individualized Education Program Meetings
By Maritza Guevara |
The Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) recently adopted new regulations, which define a “qualified interpreter” and set forth procedural requirements for school districts providing qualified interpreters at Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) meetings.
Biden Administration Revisiting Title IX Sexual Harassment Rules
By Maritza Guevara |
Today President Biden issued an executive order that marked the first public step toward reshaping Title IX regulations about sexual harassment again.
New Supplemental Savings Plan Offered by Teachers’ Retirement System
By Maritza Guevara |
In 2018, the Illinois legislature amended the Illinois Pension Code to add a requirement that the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) provide an optional defined contribution benefit to all…
IDPH Supplements Quarantine Guidance to Account for Vaccinations
By Maritza Guevara |
IDPH recently issued interim quarantine guidance for vaccinated school employees. Notably, the interim guidance does not replace the IDPH’s existing exclusion chart, which is summarized in our January 7, 2021…
Biden’s Department of Justice Reverses Course in Yale “Affirmative Action” Lawsuit
By Maritza Guevara |
On February 3, 2021, the United States’ Department of Justice (the “Department”) withdrew its lawsuit against Yale University (“Yale”) claiming that Yale unlawfully discriminated against White and Asian-American applicants in…
In Case Challenging City of Peoria Ordinance, Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Standard for Determining a “Catastrophic Injury” under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act
By Maritza Guevara |
The Third District Appellate Court recently reaffirmed the standard for determining whether a firefighter has suffered a “catastrophic injury” under the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (“Act”). In the case…
Employers Seek Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives
By Maritza Guevara |
In a February 1, 2021 letter, several employers and business organizations, urged the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) to provide guidance on employer-provided COVID-19 vaccine incentives.