Speak Out Law and “Pre-Dispute” Provisions
February 1, 2023
In December, the President signed the Speak Out Act into law. The law is intended to ensure that employees are not barred from filing a claim and/or speaking out with
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Rallying Around Retirement
April 21, 2022
The House of Representatives recently passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act on an overwhelming and bipartisan vote of 414–5. Of note, the Act would require that businesses automatically enroll
Forced Arbitration – The End is Near?
April 21, 2022
In March, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, amending the existing Federal Arbitration Act. The new law allows for those
Wisconsin Unemployment and the State Legislature
February 10, 2022
While the statewide labor shortage is a complex and multi-faceted topic, some Wisconsin legislators have attributed the issue primarily to unemployment eligibility and related benefits. Accordingly, legislation has been introduced
Deadly Working Conditions
February 10, 2022
As you may recall, a tornado swept through Kentucky in December, causing substantial property damage and a number of fatalities. Among the wreckage was a candle factory in which 110
Promoting Competition: President Biden’s Executive Order
July 22, 2021
President Biden’s July 9th Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy includes over 70 initiatives on the subject, with implications for a wide range of government agencies. For
A New Approach to Discrimination Law
April 27, 2021
The Biden Administration has shown support for expanded employee discrimination protections. In Congress, the Equality Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act focus on LGBTQ and pregnancy discrimination protections, respectively. As to the pregnancy discrimination
Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) Extended and Expanded
January 16, 2021
The recent federal stimulus legislation (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) made several important modifications to COVID-19 relief programs instituted last spring, including a significant extension and expansion of the ERC. For
Independent Contractors: Labor Laws Catch Up to Reality
January 16, 2021
The DOL has announced a final rule relating to independent contractors, effective March 8, 2021. As discussed in our last newsletter, many of the factors are not new; however, the DOL does
New Illinois Labor Laws
October 31, 2019
Chicago recently passed the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinancewhich addresses employee concerns about irregular schedules, short notice of shift changes, and other unpredictable elements of their work. The ordinance requires employers to
