Definition of Independent Contractors
The National Labor Relations Board made it easier, Friday, January 25, 2019, for companies to treat their workers as independent contractors excluded from federal labor protections.
Category: Litigation
Illinois Equal Pay Act
The Illinois House of Representatives and Illinois Senate voted to override Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of proposed changes to the Illinois Equal Pay Act.
Enforcement of Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act
Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2019-02 The Executive Order directs the Illinois Department of Labor to review all pending wage cases.
Pending Illinois Legislation Re: Sexual Harassment
SB 38 sponsored by Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake). The legislation changes Illinois statutes regarding sexual harassment. This bill is currently working its way through the Illinois legislature.
Rathje Woodward refiles Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case after US Supreme Court Remand
MADISON – Today, on behalf of Wisconsin voters in 34 legislative districts, Rathje Woodward LLC and co-counsel renewed their challenge of the state’s 2011 assembly map.
Effingham County’s request denied in ambulance hearing
A Shelby County ambulance company can continue providing transfers for now in Effingham County. A judge on Thursday denied a request of Effingham County officials for a temporary restraining order.