by Adam C. Maxwell | May 9, 2024 | Insights, Adam C. Maxwell, Employment Spotlight
In a 62-page opinion entered on November 15, 2024, a Texas federal district court vacated the Final Rule. The Order effectively prevents the Jan. 2025 increase from taking effect, and also retroactively undoes the July 2024 increase. As a result, the salary...
by Tedd M. Warden | Apr 24, 2024 | Insights, Employment Spotlight, Tedd M. Warden
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted its long-awaited final “Non-Compete Rule,” (the “final rule”) imposing a comprehensive ban on the use of new non-compete agreements with all workers, including senior executives. The final rule covers all...
by Adam C. Maxwell | Mar 13, 2024 | Employment Spotlight, Adam C. Maxwell, Insights
The U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule, effective March 11, 2024, aims to clarify worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It defines “independent contractor” based on economic dependence, utilizing a “six plus one” factor...
by Adam C. Maxwell | Nov 28, 2023 | Insights, Adam C. Maxwell, Employment Spotlight
UPDATE AS OF 12/15/2023: ***Note: Chicago has delayed implementation of the new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance until July 1, 2024.*** In 2024, the employment landscape in Illinois, particularly in Chicago, will undergo a significant transformation...
by Adam C. Maxwell | Jul 19, 2023 | Adam C. Maxwell, Employment Spotlight, Insights
On June 29, the Supreme Court clarified the circumstances under which requests for religious accommodations must be granted by employers who are subject to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). Such employers must now grant requests for religious...
by SFBBG | Mar 16, 2023 | Insights, Employment Spotlight, Matthew P. Tyrrell
On March 13, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed new legislation requiring Illinois employers to provide employees up to 40 hours of paid leave within a 12-month period, which can be used for any reason. The new legislation, referred to as The Paid...
