By: Storrs Downey and Jessica Jackler Important Updates to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Since the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) was enacted on March 18, there has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the law by employers and practitioners alike. We continue to analyze updated guidance and interpretations to […]

By: Storrs Downey and Jessica Jackler Illinois and Indiana have joined other states in issuing Stay-At-Home orders. We address the relevant portions of these orders that may impact your workforce below. When do the orders take effect? Illinois: the order took effect Saturday, March 21 at 5pm CST Indiana: Tuesday, […]

Legal & medical strategies from renowned expert Dr. John Koehler & Rich Lenkov   Key Issues: Diagnosis: COVID-19 is characterized by symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. Obviously, those symptoms can be associated with other conditions, like the common cold or influenza. The first burden that […]

By: Storrs Downey and Jessica Jackler The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has finalized its rule to narrow the definition of a joint employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule is the first meaningful revision to the DOL’s joint employer regulation in over 60 years. The DOL’s […]

The fall 2019 issue of American Bar Association’s (ABA) Entertainment & Sports Lawyer is now available. The quarterly publication provides readers practical information, public policy and scholarly viewpoints on current entertainment and sports industry matters. Select feature topics for the Fall 2019 issue include: Professional athletes getting arrested Conflicts of […]

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler recently published an article for CLM Magazine titled, “Managing an Outbreak: What can employers legally require when it comes to vaccines?” Jessica discusses the recent surge of measles in the U.S., vaccines in the workplace and what employers can legally require. She provides a brief overview […]

By: BDL Construction Group Gov. Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0432 into law yesterday, amending the Contractor Prompt Payment Act, which limits retention on private projects. Retention is a common provision in construction contracts, requiring that a percentage of a contractor’s or subcontractor’s earned payment is withheld until a project is […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov’s quarterly forum for CLM’s Workers’ Compensation Magazine is now available. “Using Your Skills to Reduce Exposure” discussed the necessary resources and skills to efficiently and economically manage workers’ compensation claims. Read “Using Your Skills to Reduce Exposure.”

Capital member Storrs Downey was recently featured in an interview with Lawyer Monthly magazine. “Addressing the Ever-Expanding Issue of Biometrics and Privacy in the Workplace” covered privacy challenges many employers face in today’s technology-driven environment. Storrs discussed what biometrics are and how they’re used in the workplace, significant case law, […]

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler recently wrote an article for the May 2019 issue of DRI’s For The Defense. “Why Are We Still Keeping Our Pregnancies a Secret At Work?,” discusses how working women still feel inclined to conceal their pregnancies from their employer, despite the legal protections that are set […]