November 24, 2025
Illinois’ 2026 Employment Law Changes: Employers Should Prepare to Overhaul Key Workplace Agreements and Policies
By Adam C. Maxwell and Adam N. Hirsch
Category: Adam C. Maxwell
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor published a Final Overtime Rule that amends the regulations established under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governing exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay mandates for
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...
In 2024, the employment landscape in Illinois, particularly in Chicago, will undergo a significant transformation with the implementation of two pivotal laws governing paid leave for workers. The Illinois Paid Leave for All...
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”).
