Amendment to IHRA Requiring Accommodations for Pregnant Employees Moves to Senate
Earlier this month, the Illinois House of Representatives approved a measure intended to provide additional protections for pregnant employees. If passed, HB 8 will […]
Limitations on Criminal History Inquires for San Francisco Employers
Effective August 13, 2014, the Fair Chance Ordinance restricts the ability of private San Francisco employers with 20 or more employees to inquire about […]
Lorrie T. Peeters is Recognized by California Super Lawyers
Lorrie T. Peeters has been recognized by California Super Lawyers in the 2014 publication. Although she was recognized as an Illinois Rising Star in […]
Department of Labor Proposes Rule Change to Expand FMLA Coverage for Same Sex Spouses
On June 20, 2014, Secretary of Labor Tom Perez announced a proposed rule that would extend FMLA protections to otherwise eligible employees in same-sex […]
General Assembly Unanimously Passes HB8 Amending the Illinois Human Rights Act
On May 28, 2014, the Illinois General Assembly unanimously passed new amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act. The new amendments will require employers […]