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Illinois’ Ever Changing Employment Laws

Oct 1, 2024 | btlaw.com | David Ritter |Charity Seaborn

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Illinois Judge Dismisses Suit, Saying Reproductive Health Act Not a Burden for Religious Employers

Sep 12, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Charity Seaborn

In January 2023, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Illinois Reproductive Health Act (RHA) into law, granting increased insurance coverage for reproductive health. Among other protections, the RHA provides every pregnant individual the fundamental right to continue with a full-term pregnancy or have an abortion, and make the autonomous decision to exercise this right.
Illinois Judge Dismisses Suit, Saying Reproductive Health Act Not a Burden For Religious Employers

Sep 12, 2024 | lexology.com | Charity Seaborn

In January 2023, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Illinois Reproductive Health Act (RHA) into law, granting increased insurance coverage for reproductive health. Among other protections, the RHA provides every pregnant individual the fundamental right to continue with a full-term pregnancy or have an abortion, and make the autonomous decision to exercise this right.
Illinois Amends Human Rights Act to Address AI Use in Hiring and Employment

Aug 22, 2024 | btlaw.com | John F. Kuenstler |Charity Seaborn

Highlights Illinois continues to regulate the use of AI in employmentThe Illinois Human Rights Act extends non-discrimination obligations to AI toolsEffective Jan. 1, 2026, employers that use AI must provide notice to employees and applicants On Aug. 9, 2024, Illinois enacted legislation prohibiting employers’ discriminatory use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and software. Effective Jan.
Illinois Amends Human Rights Act to Address AI Use in Hiring and Employment

Aug 22, 2024 | lexology.com | John F. Kuenstler |Charity Seaborn

HighlightsIllinois continues to regulate the use of AI in employmentThe Illinois Human Rights Act extends non-discrimination obligations to AI toolsEffective Jan. 1, 2026, employers that use AI must provide notice to employees and applicantsOn Aug. 9, 2024, Illinois enacted legislation prohibiting employers’ discriminatory use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and software. Effective Jan.
Labor and Employment Update for Employers - April 2024

Mar 8, 2024 | btlaw.com | Charity Seaborn |Mark Wallin |David Weldon

You won’t want to miss this Labor and Employment Update for Employers.
12 Days of Handbook Updates: A Chilling Effect

Dec 14, 2023 | natlawreview.com | Tori Guidry |Giovanni Campi |Petr Bartoš |Charity Seaborn

Do your handbook policies chill your employees’ exercise of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)? In August, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Stericylein which the Board adopted a new legal standard to determine if a handbook policy chills an employee’s exercise of their Section 7 rights, making the policy unlawful.
Compliance Check for 2024 Leave Law Updates

Dec 14, 2023 | natlawreview.com | Giovanni Campi |Petr Bartoš |Charity Seaborn |David J. Pryzbylski

As employers look to amend their handbooks this holiday season, it is important to check what state and local leave laws will go into effect in 2024. Look not only at the leave laws where your business is physically located, but at the laws of the states where you have employees – even those working remotely – as some laws may be applicable. This year, some states adopted leave laws that, while impactful, are limited in scope.
Sexual Harassment and Discrimination: Identifying Unlawful Behavior, Reporting, Retaliation, and Consequences for Bad Behavior

Dec 1, 2023 | btlaw.com | John F. Kuenstler |Charity Seaborn

John Kuenstler and Charity Seaborn presented at a Strafford webinar, “Sexual Harassment and Discrimination: Identifying Unlawful Behavior, Reporting, Retaliation, and Consequences for Bad Behavior.” The presentation focused on legal requirements for annual harassment training under the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance.
Illinois Poised to Become Latest State to Mandate Pay Transparency

Jun 1, 2023 | lexology.com | David Weldon |Charity Seaborn

Highlights Pay transparency laws continue to gain momentum across the country, encouraging open dialogue about compensation during recruitment If the legislation is signed into law as expected, Illinois will amend its Equal Pay Act, effective Jan.1, 2025, requiring employers to disclose pay scale and benefits in job postings Employers should consider taking the appropriate steps to ensure compliance with applicable disclosure requirements On May 17, 2023, House Bill 3129 passed both houses of...