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Join Us as We Present at the LUDA 2020 Spring Digital Conference, June 3-5
By Robbins Schwartz |
Join our attorneys Caroline A. Roselli, Joseph J. Perkoski, Laura M. Sinars, Frank B. Garrett III, and Todd K. Hayden at the LUDA 2020 Spring Digital Conference, June 3-5 as they…
Illinois Department of Human Rights Publishes Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 28, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) released its model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training program under the Workplace Transparency Act (“WTA”) signed into law in August 2019.
ISBE Issues Emergency Rules to Modify State-Mandated Graduation Requirements
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 27, following Governor Pritzker’s April 24, 2020 Executive Order 2020-31, the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”) released Emergency Rules temporarily modifying the State-mandated graduation requirements. According to…
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Contractor Can Recover for Services Even Without a Board-Approved Contract and a Failure to Go to Bid
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 16, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a contractor could recover outstanding sums for emergency repair and reconstruction work performed on behalf of a school district despite the district’s failure to follow the bidding requirements for contracts under the School Code and the district’s failure to have the contract approved by a formal board vote.
Managing School Finances During Uncertain Times: What Should I Be Doing Now?
By Robbins Schwartz |
Revenues and expenses are always difficult to predict, so preparing a viable budget and keeping it in balance are among the most challenging demands school financial officials will face.
Illinois Supreme Court Confirms School Districts’ Right to Limit Use of Sick Days Following Birth
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 16, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the Illinois School Code did not entitle a teacher who gave birth at the end of one school year to…
Electronic Bidding Requirements in Light of COVID-19 Shutdown
By Robbins Schwartz |
Due to language in the Governor’s Executive Order 2020‐15, issued March 27, 2020, many school districts and contractors have had questions regarding whether electronic bid openings are permissible for construction…
Department of Labor Issues Rules for New Federal Leave Laws
By Robbins Schwartz |
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requires private employers with less than 500 employees and all public sector employers to provide eligible employees with new paid leave benefits for…
Governor’s Executive Order Suspends Requirement for Annual Town Meeting
By Robbins Schwartz |
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-22. The Illinois Township Code requires that each Illinois township hold an annual town meeting for calendar year 2020 on either April 14…
The Department of Labor’s Portal for Certified Payroll Is Now Open
By Robbins Schwartz |
On January 15, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 100-1177, amending the Prevailing Wage Act (the “Act”) in several respects. One of the most significant amendments to the Act required…