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Law Alerts
Is A Hospital Operating In Your Community? Illinois Appellate Court Declares 2012 Hospital Exemption Statute Unconstitutional
By Robbins Schwartz |
A statutory provision establishing property tax exemption standards for hospitals is unconstitutional and “was unenforceable from its inception” according to the Illinois Court of Appeals for the 4th District. See The Carle Foundation…
Clarification of Recent IDOL Regulatory Changes Regarding Vacation Days
By Robbins Schwartz |
The Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”) recently revised its regulations regarding forfeiture of earned vacation time. However, IDOL left intact a separate regulation that specifically allows employers to require employees…
Delayed Implementation of New Concussion Education, Oversight and Protocols for Schools
By Robbins Schwartz |
On August 17, 2015, we issued an In Brief[1] regarding the newly enacted Illinois School Code Section 22-80, which further addresses concussion education, oversight, and protocols. With the exception of the training obligations for…
Community Colleges Have New Aspirational Goals for Contracts Awarded to Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities
By Robbins Schwartz |
The Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act, 30 ILCS 575/0.01 et. seq. (the “Business Enterprise Act” or “Act”) provides aspirational goals for the percentage of certain State…
Governor Signs Legislation Setting Limitations on Community College Employment Contracts
By Robbins Schwartz |
On September 22, 2015, Governor Rauner signed House Bill 3593 into law as Public Act 99-0482. As reported in our July 2015 Law Alert, this law adds a new section to The…
New Requirements Make it Harder for Parents/Guardians to Object to Mandated Health Examinations and Immunizations Based on Religious Grounds
By Robbins Schwartz |
Governor Rauner recently signed Public Act 99-249 into law, which amends Section 27-8.01(8) of the Illinois School Code to make it harder for parents/guardians to object to mandated health examinations and immunizations…
School Building Safety and Security Will Be a Permissible Subject for Closed Session
By Robbins Schwartz |
On August 3, 2015, Governor Rauner signed House Bill 1498 into law as Public Act 99-0235, which amends an existing exception for closed session discussion by a public body under…
Upcoming PERA Deadline of November 1, 2015
By Robbins Schwartz |
For most school districts in Illinois, the 2015-2016 school year marks the beginning of the process for incorporating the use of data and indicators on student growth into teacher evaluations. …
Recent Amendments to Wage Payment and Collection Act Regulations Require Employers to Track Hours Worked by Exempt Employees, Among Other Changes
By Robbins Schwartz |
In perhaps the most under-the-radar amendments ever to regulations governing the enforcement of a major state statute, the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”) adopted new regulations which significantly broaden the…
A Short Bill Packs A Big Punch For Community College Employment Contracts
By Robbins Schwartz |
House Bill 3593 is making its way to Governor Rauner who will determine if it becomes law. The Bill, which adds a new section to The Public Community College Act (110 ILCS…