Businesses have an interest in mitigating the risk inherent in hiring new workers. They want to ensure that professionals can’t leave the organization and compete unfairly against it. Employers frequently add restrictive covenants to their contracts to protect against...
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Employer guide: Handling illness-related job performance legally
Running a business means balancing empathy with accountability. Sometimes, an employee’s illness or injury makes it hard for them to do their job. If that person is not covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or workers’ compensation, you must handle the...
Why you should provide advanced notice when terminating employees
Many Illinois employers believe that they must give employees advanced notice before firing them. It might surprise you to learn that Illinois and federal law do not require employers to give any notice before terminating employees. Moreover, Illinois is an...
Can H-1B workers sue employers for unfair treatment?
Imagine you’ve just landed your dream job in the U.S. on an H-1B visa. Everything seems perfect until your employer starts mistreating you, constantly reminding you that your immigration status is in their hands. You feel trapped and unsure of your rights. Can you...
Are you putting your business at risk by misclassifying workers?
Hiring people to help your business grow in Illinois involves many important choices. One key decision is how you classify the workers. You can face severe legal and financial consequences if you misclassify employees as independent contractors. These mistakes can...
Exit interviews can protect your business from lawsuits
Exit interviews are often a courtesy to departing employees. What many business owners and employers do not realize is that this practice can be part of their business’ legal protection strategy. Why exit interviews matter Exit interviews can give you insights into...
Can you use these defenses in your workplace discrimination case?
A lot of Chicagoland businesses are subjected to allegations of wrongdoing levied at them by disgruntled employees who have been disciplined or let go. When those allegations involve workplace discrimination, the stakes can be especially high. After all, if you don’t...
Can I layoff an employee while they are on pregnancy leave?
As an employer in Chicago, Illinois, the decision to lay off an employee on pregnancy leave involves navigating complex legal considerations. Two key laws, the Illinois Human Rights Act and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, safeguard pregnant employees from...
The effect of a merger and acquisition on employees
A merger and acquisition can benefit two companies that want to form a new entity or one that wants to purchase the other. They can also affect employees who work for the companies, leading to employment law disputes. Mergers and acquisitions With a merger, two...
Preventing employment law violations and resolving disputes
Employees in Illinois and elsewhere have certain expectations in the workplace. These expectations are to have their employment rights protected throughout the duration of their employment, and it is up to an employer to ensure this. As an employer, you do not want to...
