States and localities are raising their minimum wages in 2024. The new minimum wages come into effect on January 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted....
Illinois Law
Minimum Wage Updates 2023
Several states and localities are raising their minimum wages in 2023. The new minimum wages came into effect on January 1, 2023, unless otherwise...
Remote Employee Expenses
It is undeniable that remote positions and remote work options have become a persistent and desirable employment trend. As a result of this shift,...
NY Legalizes Marijuana – Implications for Employers
Last month, the New York State Senate passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). Upon being signed into law by Governor Cuomo, the Act...
Non-Compete Agreements – The Changing Law
Traditionally, non-compete agreements were only given to high-level employees, such as executives. However, over the last decade, non-compete...
Regulating Biometric Data in the Workplace
Throughout the United States, employers’ use of biometric data is increasing. Biometrics are the measurements of a person’s physical being....
Chicago Passes Paid Sick Leave Law
On June 22, 2016, the Chicago City Council unanimously voted to add the city to the list of over 20 cities, five states, and one county that provide...
Illinois Passes Law Limiting Employer Use of Credit History
Effective January 1, 2011, Illinois employers will be prohibited from (1) inquiring about an applicant's or employee's credit history, (2) ordering...