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Illinois Department of Labor Publishes Final Rules Regarding Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificates | JD Supra
February 15, 2023 Lynne Anne Anderson, Taylor Haran, Lindsey Hogan Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) recently published its final rules regarding Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificates (EPRC). The final rules largely adopt the proposed rules issued last June, which was discussed here in a prior post.
First Biometric Information Privacy Act Trial Results in $228M Verdict | JD Supra
Last week, the first jury trial under the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA) resulted in a $228 million verdict in favor of the plaintiff and the class. The case, Rogers v. BNSF Railway Co., was filed in May 2019 and was pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. A class was certified in March 2022. Plaintiff alleged that BNSF unlawfully scanned his and other truck drivers’ fingerprints for identity verification when he and they visited BNSF rail yards.
IDOL’s Proposed Rules for the Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificate Provide Additional Insight for Covered Employers | JD Supra
In June 2021, the Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA) was amended to add a requirement for certain Illinois businesses to obtain an equal pay registration certificate (EPRC). The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) issued its long awaited proposed rules regarding the EPRC requirements on May 20, 2022.
Illinois Supreme Court: BIPA Claims Not Barred By Workers’ Compensation Act | JD Supra
Companies with Illinois employees have been bombarded with class action lawsuits under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) over the last several years. These lawsuits generally allege that employers have not complied with BIPA’s notice and consent requirements before collecting or disclosing employees’ biometrics.
Delayed Gratification: Starting June 2022, Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act Does Not Apply to COVID-19 Measures or Requirements | JD Supra
On October 27, 2021 the Illinois legislature passed an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act (the Act). Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign the amendment, which would allow employers to more easily enforce work rules and policies related to COVID-19.
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate: Considerations for employers
In December, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued guidance for employers regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and potential implications under multiple federal laws. Since then, many employers have been evaluating whether to mandate vaccines, incentivize employees to obtain vaccines or do nothing on this point.Mandating vaccines The EEOC’s position is that the COVID-19 vaccine is not a “medical examination” under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Another Lawsuit Challenging Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates | JD Supra
Faegre Drinker previously reported on one of the first lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. As employers continue to evaluate employee vaccination, another lawsuit has been filed in the Central District of California, California educators for Medical Freedom et al v. The Los Angeles Unified School District et al., 21-cv-02388 (C.D. Cal. filed 3/17/2021).
Illinois Employers: Prepare to Comply With Significant Amendments to Three Key Employment Laws | JD Supra
On March 23, 2021, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0656 into law, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), the Business Corporation Act of 1983 and the Equal Pay Act of 2003 in ways that will significantly affect employers. Here’s an overview of what’s coming.
EEOC Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations | JD Supra
On December 16, 2020, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance for employers regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and potential implications under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
Hostile Environment Claims in a Work-From-Home World | JD Supra
An October 2020 Forbes.com article on harassment in the work-from-home world identified eight “red flag” signs of harassment.
Hostile Environment Claims in a Work-From-Home World
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 An October 2020 Forbes.com article on harassment in the work-from-home world identified eight “red flag” signs of harassment.
New Tips for Tracking Hours While Employees Telework
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently published guidance addressing employer obligations to track employee hours while teleworking. Even though the guidance is being issued in part because of the increase in teleworking arrangements during the COVID-19 crisis, the agency emphasized it applies to all telework or remote work arrangements, not just those caused by the pandemic.
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division Provides Work From Home Guidance | JD Supra
On August 24, 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) published guidance addressing employer obligations to track employee hours while teleworking. The DOL emphasized that though the guidance is being issued in part due to the increase in teleworking arrangements with COVID-19, it applies to all telework or remote work arrangements, not only those caused by the pandemic.
Coronavirus Lawsuits on the Horizon: Termination and Discrimination
May 11, 2020 CFTC Gives Fraudulent Trading Platform The Fingerhut by: Richard B. Levin and Paul J. Roshka, Jr. Federal Blackmail & Extortion Statutes: Nefarious Negotiations by: Luke Cass and Simon Cataldo Governor Evers “Turns the Dial” to Begin Further Relaxing... by: Sherry D. Coley and Tiffany E. Woelfel Just a Drop in the Bucket: SEC Charges Dropil with Defrauding... by: Richard B. Levin and Stephen A. Rutenberg Challenges and Potential Remedies for Auto Suppliers in the Wake of... by: Seth W.
Coronavirus Lawsuits on the Horizon: Termination and Discrimination | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Seventh Circuit: BIPA Claims Can Be Heard in Federal Court | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Doing Business in Illinois? Two BIPA Developments Should Be on Your Radar | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Need A Ride To Class? Hop On The Herky Streetcar
The Herky Streetcar is Sacramento State’s newest addition to on-campus transportation shuttling students along Moraga Way Monday through Friday between Parking Structure V and Amador Hall. The streetcar, a shuttle similar in appearance to a golf cart, runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday making three stops along the route, according to University Transportation and Parking Services.
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