Showing 66 posts from 2017.

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 3 "Transgender Work Opportunity Act"

December 12, 2017 by Mellissa A. Schafer

It's the end of the year and while everyone is busy, employers in California should be aware of new laws and regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2018. In the spirit of the season, we are using the next "12 days of the holidays" to blog about one California law a day and that law's impact on California employers. On the Third Day of Christmas, my Labor and Employment attorney gave to me – three French hens and SB 396. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 2 "Salary History"

December 11, 2017 by Mellissa A. Schafer

It's the end of the year and while everyone is busy, employers in California should be aware of new laws and regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2018. In the spirit of the season, we are using the next "12 days of the holidays" to blog about one California law each day and the law's impact on California employers. On the Second Day of Christmas, my Labor and Employment attorney gave to me – two turtledoves and AB 168. More ›

Illinois Law Requires Quick Action on Sexual Harassment Policies for Units of Local Government

December 11, 2017 by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

In light of the recent spotlight in entertainment, government, media, and the law regarding unlawful harassment in the workplace, the Illinois legislature has recently taken action to ensure local governments have a handle on the problem. On November 16, 2017, the General Assembly passed Public Act 100-0554, which amends the Illinois State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act. The law prohibits sexual harassment and requires various state government and local governments to implement sexual harassment-related policies. More ›

The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 1 "Ban the Box"

December 8, 2017 by Mellissa A. Schafer

It's the end of the year and while everyone is busy, employers in California should be aware of new laws and regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2018. In the spirit of the season, we are using the next "12 days of the holidays" to blog about one California law each day and the law's impact on California employers. More ›

OSHA Delays Electronic Reporting to December 15th

November 24, 2017 by Aimee E. Delaney

In the ongoing series of updates on the status of OSHA's electronic reporting, we have another development.  More ›

Florida Increasing State Minimum Wage by Two Percent

October 19, 2017 by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

While advocates across the country continue to demand states increase their minimum wage to $15.00 per hour, Florida decided to forgo large scale reform and increase its minimum wage by only two percent.  Effective January 1, 2018, Florida’s minimum wage will increase by 15 cents from $8.10 to $8.25 per hour.  Florida’s minimum wage for tipped employees will also increase by 15 cents from $5.08 to $5.23 per hour. To put this in perspective, a year earlier, Florida increased its minimum wage by five cents from $8.05 to $8.10 per hour, while tipped employees received an increase from $5.03 to $5.08 per hour. More ›

Implementing a Policy Review to Ensure You Are Protected Under The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Part 2: How to Conduct Your Policy Review

October 13, 2017 by Ambrose V. McCall

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”) and situations that are readily prohibited by the CFAA, such as when current or former employees gain access to an employer's databases or files to harm the employer or damage its business contacts. We also discussed how a policy review could be beneficial for your workplace. In Part 2, we will discuss how to conduct your policy review and questions you should consider throughout the review in more detail here. More ›

Implementing a Policy Review to Ensure You Are Protected Under The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Part 1: Why You Should Conduct a Policy Review

October 10, 2017 by Ambrose V. McCall

Ambrose McCall will be presenting "The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Navigating the New Normal of Workplace Technology and Cybersecurity" on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the 22nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminar. This year's Seminar will be held at the Hilton Chicago-Northbrook in Northbrook, Illinois. Please visit our website for more details. More ›

Seventh Circuit Sets Proof Paradigm for ADA Interference Claims

September 28, 2017 by Tom H. Luetkemeyer

Too often, we think of Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) claims in terms of discrimination and failure to accommodate. Employment lawyers typically see interference claims in the context of other employment statutes, such as the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). However, the ADA also includes a provision prohibiting interference. It is unlawful for an employer to “coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with any individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by the ADA.”  More ›

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