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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Update from Illinois Department of Human Rights
By Robbins Schwartz |
On January 31, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) released long-awaited guidance on the Workplace Transparency Act (“WTA”), ending nearly six months of uncertainty for Illinois employers struggling…
The Latest on Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements
By Robbins Schwartz |
As we previously noted in an August 2019 In Brief, sweeping legislation to combat sexual harassment now requires employers to implement an annual sexual harassment prevention training for all of its employees.…
Property Tax Relief Task Force Circulates Draft Report
By Robbins Schwartz |
In 2019, the General Assembly formed a Property Tax Relief Task Force for the purpose of studying and recommending changes to the Illinois property tax and local government funding system.…
Governor Signs Police and Firefighter Pension Consolidation Legislation
By Robbins Schwartz |
On December 18, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1300 (Public Act 101-610) amending the Illinois Pension Code. Public Act 101-610 amends the Pension Code by, among other things,…
Recommendations and Best Practices for Drug Testing Clinical Students in 2020
By Robbins Schwartz |
On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”) becomes effective, legalizing the recreational use and sale of marijuana in Illinois. As the effective date nears, we continue to…
Governor Pritzker Signs into Law Significant Amendments to the Cannabis Act
By Robbins Schwartz |
On December 4, 2019 Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1557 amending the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”). SB 1557, among other things, clarifies an employer’s right to…