We regularly counsel clients regarding employee misconduct and related investigations. At times, we serve as an advisor to guide the client through an investigation, but we have also served as the primary investigators of employee misconduct when requested. Regardless of our role, we approach each issue with the goal of addressing the problem in a way that best protects the interests of the client and, when possible, avoids unnecessary litigation.
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The Illinois General Assembly wrapped up the spring legislative session on Monday, June 1, 2026. As the legislature’s final actions shook out, several major initiatives passed that will impact students, and there is another to watch for the fall veto session. These are bills that school districts should be aware of.
We’re excited to share what’s been happening this month at Robbins Schwartz! Read more in our latest edition of The Scoop @ Robbins Schwartz.
Illinois law makers pass the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act, requiring properties with specific roof dimensions and openings to have protective measures to prevent firefighter injuries during low-visibility conditions. Read more here.
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois recently dismissed civil rights claims brought against Northwestern University by a group of Jewish students in Jane Doe, et al v. Northwestern University.
The Illinois Appellate Court dismissed an employee’s breach of contract claim that her employer violated the employee handbook, which stated complaints would be investigated confidentially, when the employer sent a company-wide email informing that she would be investigated for racial bias, but did not announce that the investigation resulted in no finding of wrongdoing.