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President Trump Fires Acting NLRB General Counsel and Names William Cowen as Replacement | JD Supra

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Rebecca Hill |Jacob Semus |Michael J. Shoenfelt

President Donald Trump has continued his shake-up of NLRB leadership by firing Acting General Counsel (GC) Jessica Rutter and replacing her with William Cowen. Mr. Cowen will serve as Acting GC until President Trump names an official nominee, who will require Senate approval. Ms. Rutter served as Acting GC for less than a week, having stepped in to replace former GC Jennifer Abruzzo, who President Trump fired on January 27, 2025. You can read more about GC Abruzzo’s termination here.
President Trump Removes General Counsel Abruzzo and NLRB Member Wilcox | JD Supra

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Rebecca Hill |Matt Schmitz |Michael J. Shoenfelt

Early this week, the Trump Administration removed General Counsel (GC) Jennifer Abruzzo and Board Member Gwynne Wilcox (a Democrat) from their positions at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). While Member Wilcox’s removal is likely to face legal challenge, in the interim it leaves the Board without a quorum, preventing it from deciding cases. As far as the GC position is concerned, Deputy GC Jessica Rutter has stepped in as Acting GC.
President Trump Re-Appoints Marvin E. Kaplan as Chairman of the NLRB | JD Supra

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Matt Schmitz |Michael J. Shoenfelt

President Donald Trump has re-appointed Marvin Kaplan to the position of Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The move follows the custom of elevating a member of the president’s party to Chair the Board following an election. Kaplan’s appointment sets in motion the Trump Administration’s labor policy efforts, which will likely pick up steam once the Senate confirms the president’s not-yet-named nominees for the two open board seats.
Illinois Expands Employee Access to Personnel Records | JD Supra

Jan 10, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Matt Schmitz |Michael J. Shoenfelt

On January 1, 2025, the Illinois amendments to the state’s Personnel Records Review Act (PRRA) took effect. The amendments expand the type of documents employees have access to but increase the requirements requesting employees must meet to access them. The Existing LawThe PRRA applies to any individual or entity that employs five or more employees.
Illinois Employers: Prepare for New Pay Transparency Requirements | JD Supra

Dec 18, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael J. Shoenfelt

On January 1, 2025, amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act will add Illinois to the list of states requiring employers to align with pay transparency and promotion posting requirements. Most employers in Illinois will be required to disclose pay ranges and benefits in their job postings, make opportunities for promotion known internally, and follow certain recordkeeping requirements. Who must comply with the pay transparency requirements?
NLRB Shifts to Favor Unions

Sep 21, 2023 | lexology.com | Michael J. Shoenfelt

As referenced in our prior Client Alert regarding the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) union-friendly shift, the past month has seen multiple substantive changes to the NLRB’s processes and procedures.
Columbus, Ohio Prohibits Asking Applicants Their Salary History

Apr 12, 2023 | lexology.com | Michael J. Shoenfelt

Recently, the City of Columbus joined a growing number of states and municipalities that have passed laws prohibiting employers from inquiring into a job applicant’s salary history. In Ohio, Toledo and Cincinnati currently have such ordinances. The Columbus ordinance covers all employers located within the city that have 15 or more employees, and it applies to both the employer and its agents like job placement or referral agencies.
Illinois Mandates Paid Leave for All Employees

Feb 16, 2023 | lexology.com | Michael C. Griffaton |Michael J. Shoenfelt

Illinois will join Maine and Nevada in requiring that employers provide paid time off for any reason. In January 2023, Illinois enacted the Paid Leave for All Workers Act to establish a minimum amount of paid leave for all employees. The act becomes effective January 1, 2024. Employers with operations in Illinois should review their current leave policies to ensure they are complying with the act. Covered Employers and EmployeesThe act applies to all private employers regardless of size.