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Illinois Non-Compete Laws Coming in 2022

As states across the country continue to impose limitations on non-competition and non-solicitation agreements between employers and employees, Illinois has recently followed suit by codifying new restrictions. On May 31, 2021, Illinois’ state

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What the American Rescue Plan Act Means for Employers

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). The ARPA contains a $1.9 trillion budget and has several provisions that directly affect employers.
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EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Covid-19

The evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges to employers seeking to keep their employees and customers safe while also remaining in compliance with the law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has

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Navigating the Warn Act During Covid-19

As employers continue to deal with the ramifications of shutdowns and absences relating to COVID-19, they may consider mitigation strategies in the face of an economic or business downturn. If an employer is considering plant closings or mass

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Arbitration Agreements, Class Action Lawsuits, and the Supreme Court’s Ruling

The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a major decision in the caseEpic Systems Corp. v. Lewisthat upholds the rights of employers to require its employees to pursue individual arbitration for resolving employment disputes.

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General Counsel of NLRB offers Employers Relief on Handbook Rules and Policies

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Continuing an effort to reverse or modify many of the employee and union-friendly policies promulgated by his predecessor, the NLRB’s General Counsel, Peter Robb, announced new guidance on handbook rules and policies following the NLRB’s

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