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Governor Pritzker has signed an amendment to Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the new recreational marijuana law), and – in so doing – has effectively expanded employers’ rights to drug test and discipline for marijuana use. First, public employers may now prohibit/discipline officers, paramedics, and firefighters from/for using and possessing marijuana when they are […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Nicole D. MeyerOn November 4, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Northeastern District of Illinois determined a privacy issue affecting universities and their students. Remote exam proctoring was on the rise before Covid-19, but many universities have continued utilizing the technology even where in-person classes are available. Some students consider remote exam proctoring to be a […]
Posted in: Anne C. Miller, Attorney NewsIn April of 2022, Mayor Lightfoot and the Commission on Human Rights amended the City’s sexual harassment laws to make them stronger and to uphold zero tolerance of violence and harassment in the workplace. The Chicago Commission on Human Rights has begun enforcing this new ordinance which requires, among other things, that every Chicago employee must receive a dedicated hour of bystander sexual harassment training annually. While New York City had enacted requirements for sexual harassment prevention training, which included bystander training, Chicago’s law differs in that it requires a full, separate hour of bystander training for covered employees. As such, Chicago is the first jurisdiction to require this type of training on its own. Employers have until June 30, 2023, to begin providing this training.
Posted in: Attorney News, Firm News, Gaetano UrgoOn November 5, 2021, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) to protect workers from COVID-19. The ETS covers employers with 100 or more employees and requires covered employers to develop, implement, and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy unless the employer adopts a policy requiring employees to choose either to be vaccinated or undergo […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Firm News, Gaetano UrgoEarlier today, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision in Cemex Construction Materials Pacific LLC, 372 NLRB No. 130 (2023) that completely changes the playing field for employers faced with a union organizing campaign. The Democratic majority established a new standard which provides for unionization through signed cards rather than votes and requires […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Firm News, Gaetano UrgoDavid Lubben will be presenting at the Illinois SHRM Employment Law Conference on State Legislative and Employment Law Update on March 30 2022.
Posted in: David G. Lubben, EventsBy Julie A. Noel & Richard A. Russo of Davis & Campbell L.L.C. Earlier this year, the Illinois legislature passed a proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution that would, if ratified by voters on November 8, 2022, significantly alter the landscape of collective bargaining in Illinois. The so-called “Workers’ Rights Amendment” (“Amendment”) purports to create […]
Posted in: Firm News, Julie A. Noel, Publications, Richard A. RussoDepending on class of admission, certain noncitizens may be authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to nonimmigrant visa status. Spouses of L-1A and H-1B visa holders are considered “derivative beneficiaries” and their status runs concurrently to the status of the primary beneficiary spouse. By statute, L-2 spouses are authorized for employment incident to […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Carli L. Smith, Firm NewsOn February 11, 2020, Attorneys Rick Russo and Nicole Meyer will present on the amendment to the Illinois marijuana bill and its effect on employers, medical marijuana/reasonable accommodations, and how the legalization of marijuana may affect workers compensation matters for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce at the Hult Center for Healthy Living.
Posted in: Events, Nicole D. Meyer, Richard A. RussoOn February 11, 2020, Attorney David Lubben will present on Illinois Statutory Law Changes at the monthly meeting of the Decatur Area SHRM.
Posted in: David G. Lubben, EventsOn February 19, 2020, Attorney Nicole Meyer will present “Policies on Marijuana, Drug Testing, and Reasonable Accommodations.” Topics covered will include: What options are available to employers for use of marijuana? What are the risks associated with different drug testing programs? Do employers have to accommodate the use of medical marijuana as a reasonable accommodation?
Posted in: Events, Nicole D. MeyerOn February 20, 2020, Attorney Nicole Meyer will present on Policies on Marijuana, Drug Testing, and Reasonable Accommodations and Workers Compensation at DePaul University College of Law (CLE provided).
Posted in: Events, Nicole D. MeyerOn March 18, 2020, Attorneys Rick Russo and Jay Scholl will present on “Wage & Hour Laws.” Topics covered will include: What are the new federal minimum salary requirement? What is “compensable” work time, including for meal breaks? What are the minimum wage requirements and what are options for managing wage expenses? What wage deductions […]
Posted in: Events, Jay H. Scholl, Richard A. RussoOn April 1, 2020, Attorney Nicole Meyer is leading an OLLI study group on the new recreational marijuana law and its implications for employers and businesses on Bradley’s campus.
Posted in: Events, Nicole D. MeyerOn April 15, 2020, Attorney Paul Burmeister will present “The Workplace Transparency Act and Employment Agreements”. Topics covered will include: Non-solicitation, non-competition, and anti-raiding terms courts will enforce; Trade secret protections for employers and required language and notices; New restrictions on confidentiality, arbitration, and severance agreements.
Posted in: Events, Paul H. BurmeisterOn April 23, 2020, Attorney Nicole Meyer will present on the new recreational marijuana legislation and its impact on business and insurance for the Central Illinois Chapter of the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association Conference at Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center, Bloomington, Illinois.
Posted in: Events, Nicole D. MeyerOn May 20, 2020, Attorney Abby Clark will present “Investigating Employee Complaints and Disciplinary Decisions.” Topics covered will include: elements of an effective and legal harassment policy; conducting thorough investigations and documenting; confidentiality in the Investigation process; employee complaints and union organizing; and best practices for disciplinary actions.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, EventsOn June 17, 2020 Attorney Lubben will be presenting “What you Need to Know about Immigration”. Topics covered will include: Basics on Visa Programs; I-9 Preparation, Review, Correction and Preservation; ICE Audits for I-9 Compliance & Post-Audit Notices; Worksite raids and detention of employees; What to do when you get an SSA no match letter.
Posted in: David G. Lubben, EventsOn July 15, 2020, Attorney Michael Rayfield will present “Avoiding Common Benefits Issues.” Topics covered will include: are HR Professionals fiduciaries under ERISA?; Are employee contributions being timely transferred to a 401(k) Plan? Do employer eligibility provisions comply with federal law? Are employees on unpaid leave eligible for benefits under the ACA? What benefits are […]
Posted in: Events, Michael R. RayfieldOn August 19, 2020, Attorney David Lubben will present “Managing Absenteeism, Accommodation and Leave Issues.” Topics covered will include: the importance of clarifying attendance policies and time tracking procedures; legally protected leave, including leave under the FMLA and USERRA; leave as an accommodation for disabling conditions, pregnancy, religious practices, and domestic violence victims; identifying and […]
Posted in: David G. Lubben, EventsOn September 23, 2020, Attorney Keith Braskich will present “The NLRB Strikes Back.” Topics covered will include: lawful and unlawful company policies: which employees can be organized; understanding the difference between protected and unprotected activities; remaining union free- best practices.
Posted in: Events, Keith J. BraskichOn October 21, 2020, Attorney Abby Clark will present on “Preparing Effective Handbooks.” Topics covered will include: is your handbook an employment contract?; laws that impact handbooks; what every handbook should (and shouldn’t!) include; handbook best practices; and keeping your handbook fresh, relevant and accurate.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, EventsOn November 18, 2020, Attorneys Rick Russo and Jay Scholl will present “Safe Selection: Reducing Your Hiring Risk.” Topics covered will include: pre-hire testing and assessments; what you cannot and should not ask on job application forms; new restrictions on use of artificial intelligence in the interviewing process; online application processes, advertising openings; and conducting […]
Posted in: Events, Jay H. Scholl, Richard A. RussoDate: Thursday, November 19, 2020Time: 11:15 am – 12 noon Join David G. Lubben, Partner and Michael Rayfield, Associate with Davis & Campbell, LLC for a webinar on: Vesting of qualified retirement plans upon partial plan termination Participant loans and hardship distribution of 401K plans ESBA guidance and relief for benefits plans and COBRA administration […]
Posted in: David G. Lubben, Events, Michael R. RayfieldThe U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ruled that the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31 does not relieve public unions of their obligations to serve as the exclusive representative of public employees. Public unions must continue to represent all employees, union members or not, “fairly, equitably, and […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Christopher J. Jump, Firm NewsNew Board, New Rule On September 20, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board announced that it will establish a regulation exempting student graduate assistants, teaching assistants, research assistants, and other similar positions from the definition of an employee under the National Labor Relations Act. The proposed rule was posted in the Federal Register on September […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Nicole D. Meyer, Paul H. Burmeister, PublicationsNicole D. Meyer, Esq. Davis & Campbell, L.L.C. ndmeyer@dcamplaw.com On June 25, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation making Illinois the 11th state to approve marijuana for recreational use for individuals age 21 and older. Governor Pritzker argues that the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), set to go into effect on January 1, 2020, […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Firm News, Nicole D. Meyer, PublicationsJ. Reed Roesler was featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine, a publication that for years has recognized his experience and depth of legal knowledge in the areas of management-side labor and employment law. Click here to read the article »
Posted in: J. Reed Roesler, PublicationsOn May 31, 2018, a federal judge in Chicago refused to dismiss allegations that an employer and its time-keeping equipment supplier violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). In part, BIPA requires private entities in possession of biometric information — including retina or iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, or scans of hand or face geometry — […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Firm News, Jay H. SchollOn May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court decided Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, ruling that companies can draft employment contracts to include arbitration clauses that bar employees from joining together in court and taking legal action concerning workplace issues. For thousands of companies, this decision means they can continue to require arbitration agreements […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Firm News, Nicole D. MeyerRecent changes at the National Labor Relations Board gave employers hope that some Obama-era regulations and rulings would be loosened. However, despite some favorable rulings, the recent decision in Nicholson Terminal & Dock Co. demonstrates it will take time for the Board’s new rulings to roll down to the Administrative Law Judge level. In reviewing […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Firm News, Paul H. BurmeisterOn November 2nd, Derek A. Schryer and Jeff. J. Huzenga will be at Estate Planning Council of Central Illinois, speaking on the topic of Strategies Involving IRA and Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations. View More
Posted in: Attorney News, Derek A. SchryerAttorney Derek A Schryer spoke at ERISA – Common Mistakes Made By Employers in Designing/Administering Employee Benefit Plans on September 12th during a luncheon. He discussed avoiding common errors in the design and administration of benefit plans. Other topics of discussion were: ACA requirements, ERISA preemption rules, caution in regards to reactive changes to health […]
Posted in: Attorney News, Derek A. SchryerJ. Reed Roesler published “The Employee Right to be Disloyal” in AAIM/EA Connections Quarterly (Spring 2015) Click here to read the article »
Posted in: J. Reed Roesler, PublicationsOctober 16, 2014 at Embassy Suites East Peoria — Derek Schryer will present on wills, trusts, and estate planning at “Avoiding Pitfalls in Your Financial Planning,” in conjunction with The Commerce Trust Company, The Salvation Army, and Laurus Strategies. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the panel discussion to follow at 6 […]
Posted in: Derek A. Schryer, EventsJ. Reed Roesler published “Words Matter: Employer Assessments of Employee Mental Health Conditions” in AAIM/EA Connections Quarterly (Spring 2014). Click here to read the article »
Posted in: J. Reed Roesler, PublicationsDavis & Campbell attorneys will present “Employment Law Overview: A Panel Discussion” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. The format of this session will be a panel discussion to provide attendees with information needed to understand the wide range of federal, state, and local laws that require employers’ consideration. Topics also will include personnel practices, recordkeeping, […]
Posted in: Events, J. Reed RoeslerKeith Braskich will be a featured presenter at the Lorman Education Services’ Employment Law Update. Keith’s discussion will focus on “Documentation — Do Your Practices Help or Hurt?” Contact Keith for more information or to register for the seminar.
Posted in: Events, Keith J. BraskichRick Russo published “Please Check Your Guns at the Door: Employer Rights under the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act” in InterBusiness Issues Magazines (September 2013). Click here to read the article »
Posted in: Publications, Richard A. RussoBill Campbell is presenting at the ESOP Association’s 5th Annual Midwest Regional Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In an effort to educate first-time attendees and those new to the subject matter, Bill and his colleagues will cover the basic structure and function of an ESOP, the interaction of various professional functions, ownership culture, ESOP communications, and […]
Posted in: Events, William H. CampbellReed Roesler will present “Special Employment Issues: Privacy, Defamation, and Company Security” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics will include protecting your company’s reputation and assessing risks associated with employee speech, your legal responsibility for information privacy, dealing with cyberspace (including emails, blogs, tweets, and chat boards), and keeping employees safe by preventing workplace violence. […]
Posted in: Events, J. Reed RoeslerRick Russo will present “Navigating Wage & Hour Laws in the 21st Century” at the 14th Annual Illinois Human Resource Conference in Oakbrook, Illinois, sponsored by the Illinois State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Contact Rick for more information or to register for the conference.
Posted in: Events, Richard A. Russo2013 Agri Business Seminar — On August 15, 2013, Derek Schryer and Jay Scholl are presenting at the 2013 Agri Business Seminar. Held at the Best Western Ashland House in Morton, Illinois, the presentation runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with a free hot breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. In addition to Derek and […]
Posted in: Derek A. Schryer, Events, Jay H. Scholl2013 Agri Business Seminar — On August 15, 2013, Derek Schryer and Jay Scholl are presenting at the 2013 Agri Business Seminar. Held at the Best Western Ashland House in Morton, Illinois, the presentation runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with a free hot breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. In addition to Derek and […]
Posted in: Derek A. Schryer, Jay H. SchollReed Roesler published “If You Can’t Say Something Nice…” in AAIM/EA Connections (June 2013).”
Posted in: J. Reed RoeslerKeith Braskich presented “The Rights & Obligations of Non-Union & Unionized Employers Under Labor Laws” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics included managing employee communications in cyberspace, balancing protected employee speech and workplace conduct, guarding against discrimination for protected activities, and remaining union free/protecting unrepresented employees in the workplace.
Posted in: Events, Keith J. BraskichAbby Clark presented “Performance Evaluations” for the Macomb Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Topics included productive reasons for discipline, effective coaching, and the role performance evaluations play in terminations.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, EventsAbby Clark presented “Developments in Management Labor & Employment Law” for the Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies’ Mid-Year Meeting. Topics included newly-issued EEOC guidance materials regarding background checks, last chance agreements, and revised FMLA regulations.
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