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The guidance reaffirms that simply because a caregiver is not a protected class in and of itself, an employer still maintains a [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/eeoc-issues-updated-guidance-on-caregiver-discrimination-during-the-pandemic) ## [Department Of Labor Modifies Tip Rule](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/department-of-labor-modifies-tip-rule) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) November 03, 2021 | 02:18 PM If you have tipped employees, then you should be aware of the Department of Labor’s new regulations. The requirements for how employers administer tips will be changing on December 28, 2021. This summary will explain the changes and provide some [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/department-of-labor-modifies-tip-rule) ## [Illinois Non-Compete Laws Coming in 2022](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/illinois-non-compete-laws-coming-in-2022) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) September 28, 2021 | 11:57 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/illinois-non-compete-laws-coming-in-2022) ## [What the American Rescue Plan Act Means for Employers](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/what-the-american-rescue-plan-act-means-for-employers) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) March 19, 2021 | 09:25 AM 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. [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/what-the-american-rescue-plan-act-means-for-employers) ## [EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Covid-19](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/eeoc-issues-updated-guidance-on-covid-19) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) September 30, 2020 | 09:47 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/eeoc-issues-updated-guidance-on-covid-19) ## [Navigating the Warn Act During Covid-19](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/warn-act-during-covid-19) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) April 24, 2020 | 08:40 AM 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 [\[… read more\]](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/warn-act-during-covid-19) ## [Arbitration Agreements, Class Action Lawsuits, and the Supreme Court’s Ruling](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/arbitration-agreements-class-action-lawsuits-and-the-supreme-courts-ruling) [Labor and Employment](https://blog.mansourgavin.com/tag/labor-and-employment) July 18, 2018 | 02:54 PM The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a major decision in the case[*Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis*](https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-285_q8l1.pdf)that upholds the rights of[employers](http://mansourgavin.com/practice-area/labor-and-employment/) to require its employees to pursue individual arbitration for resolving employment disputes. 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