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New Federal Laws Increase Protections for Pregnant Employees
By Maritza Guevara |
Contained within the recently enacted 1.7 trillion-dollar Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (Omnibus Bill), are two new federal laws designed to increase the workplace protections for pregnant and/or recently pregnant employees.
Teacher’s “MAGA” hat Displayed During a Training on Racial and Cultural Sensitivity is Protected Speech
By Maritza Guevara |
A middle school teacher’s decision to wear and display a “Make America Great Again” (“MAGA”) hat to the school district’s “teacher only” training sessions on racial bias and cultural sensitivity was First Amendment-protected activity.
Federal Circuit Split: Eleventh Circuit Affirms Florida School District Policy Separating Bathrooms by Biological Sex
By Maritza Guevara |
On January 30, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a Florida school district’s policy of separating bathrooms by biological sex, creating a split among federal circuits on the issue of restroom access by transgender students. Read more on this decision below!
Second Circuit Affirms Transgender Student Athletic Participation Policy
By Maritza Guevara |
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a challenge brought by cisgender students against a policy that allows students who are transgender to compete on athletic teams that align with their gender identity. Read more on the decision below!
Reminder: New Requirements for Students in DCFS Custody
By Maritza Guevara |
On June 10, 2022, the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act (the “Act”) was signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (P.A. 102-1088).
The Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act adds to the “To Do” list for many units of local government
By Maritza Guevara |
On June 10, 2022, the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act (the “Act”) was signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (P.A. 102-1088).
Illinois Expected to Add Workers’ Rights Amendment to Constitution
By Maritza Guevara |
On November 8, Illinois voters had the opportunity to support or oppose the “Workers’ Rights Amendment,” sometimes called “Amendment 1” for its position on the ballot. Read more on this below!
Federal Court Dismisses BIPA Lawsuit Against Private Universities and Colleges Participating in Federal Student Aid Program
By Maritza Guevara |
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against DePaul University for allegedly violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) through the use of an online proctoring tool, Respondus Monitor. Read more below!
Reminder: Truth in Taxation Deadlines are Nearing
By Maritza Guevara |
Illinois’ Truth in Taxation Law requires that taxing districts estimate the amounts of money needed from their tax levy at least 20 days prior to adopting their final annual levy.
“Split Decision” On Reverse Discrimination Lawsuits Issued by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
By Maritza Guevara |
On October 18 and 19, 2022, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers federal complaints filed in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) issued two different decisions involving “reverse discrimination” lawsuits. Read more below!