Illinois Non-Competes: Are Two Years of Employment Required?

What Are Non-Compete Agreements and Why Are They So Important to Businesses? Non-compete agreements are utilized by businesses looking to ensure that an ex-employee does not leave their company and immediately join the workforce of a direct competitor. These clauses are often part of the initial contract negotiations and are included in the hiring process....

Continue reading…

What Can a Transactional Lawyer Help Me With?

A transactional lawyer, who is sometimes called a business law attorney or an employment lawyer, can be one of the most valuable allies you can have on your team as an employer. This is because transactional lawyers offer services to their clients, either individuals or organizations, to help ensure that everything they do...

Continue reading…

What is the Family Bereavement Leave Act?

Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. It is filled with pain, regret, and a whole miasma of negative emotions. It is understandable that somebody would want to take some time for themselves, away from the hustle and bustle of the workforce, in order to deal with the experience. Thankfully, Illinois has made...

Continue reading…
Employee sitting with employer

What to Know About Overtime Pay in Illinois

When an employee in Illinois works more than 40 hours per week, they will likely be entitled to overtime pay. While the federal government has restricted who can receive overtime benefits, Illinois can still override these restrictions, which it often does.  Exceptions for Exempt Jobs Illinois...

Continue reading…
Client going over legal document with employment attorney

What is the Color Discrimination?

If you are employed in Illinois, there is a good chance that you are considered to be an “at-will” employee. This means that your employer can terminate you for (just about) any reason or no reason and you may quit for the same. However, there stand some exceptions to this. Employers may...

Continue reading…
lawyers discussing employment lawsuit

What Are Reasonable Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990 in an effort to protect individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against due to their disability. The ADA ensures that these individuals are entitled to fair housing, education, public accommodations and transportation, telecommunications, and employment. In order to enforce the Act, businesses...

Continue reading…