Employment Law

USCIS Announces New Form I-9 and Alternative Verification Option

On July 21, 2023 federal immigration agencies authorized an optional alternative procedure to in-person physical examination of documents presented for the purpose of completing the Form I-9.

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July 28, 2023

Employment Law

EEOC Issues Updated ADA Guidance as COVID-19 Health Emergency Ends

On May 15, 2023 the EEOC issued a number of updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and theADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” addressing questions about ongoing COVID-19-relatedADA issues now that the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended.

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May 26, 2023

Employment Law

ICE Announces Freeze on Remote I-9 Verifications - Employers Have Until August 30 To Complete In-Person Re-Verification

DHS/ICE announced that after the COVID-19 pandemic FormI-9 flexibilities sunset on July 31, 2023, employers who conducted remote verifications during the pandemic will have until August 30, 2023 to performall required physical examination of identity and employment eligibility documents for individuals (1) hired on or after March 20, 2020, and (2) whose identity and work eligibility documents were only examined virtually or remotely.

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May 23, 2023

Employment Law

Illinois To Mandate Paid Leave For Any Reason Beginning in 2024

The Paid Leave for Workers Act (PLFAW) will become effective January 1, 2024, and will apply to all Illinois employers, with very limited exceptions. The law does not apply to school and park district employers, temporary student-employees, and employees defined in the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act.

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February 27, 2023

Employment Law

DOL Provides Examples: NO Federal Law Retaliation

During March 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) released guidance providing specific examples of unlawful retaliation under various laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) the Family and Medical Leave Act(FMLA), the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), and various visa programs.

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February 10, 2023

Employment Law

Pre-Incident Sex Harassment Non-Disclosure Agreements Nullified by “Speak Out Act”

After legislation prohibiting forced arbitration provisions in workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault cases went into effect during 2022, on December 7, 2022, President Biden signed the Speak Out Act to force transparency in how employers handle sexual harassment complaints going forward.

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February 2, 2023

USCIS Announces New Form I-9 and Alternative Verification Option

EEOC Issues Updated ADA Guidance as COVID-19 Health Emergency Ends

ICE Announces Freeze on Remote I-9 Verifications - Employers Have Until August 30 To Complete In-Person Re-Verification

Illinois To Mandate Paid Leave For Any Reason Beginning in 2024

DOL Provides Examples: NO Federal Law Retaliation

Pre-Incident Sex Harassment Non-Disclosure Agreements Nullified by “Speak Out Act”

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