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Spotlight on Jim Arrigo
Rathje Woodward proudly celebrates Jim’s 2 year anniversary.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: DuPage Foundation
Join us November 16, 2019 at the DuPage Foundation’s Masquerade.
Spotlight on Scott Pointner
Rathje Woodward proudly celebrates Scott’s 20 year anniversary.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Wheaton Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Rathje Woodward is pleased to sponsor this year’s Wheaton Leadership Prayer Breakfast.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter That Permits Employees To Use FMLA Leave To Attend IEP Meetings.
On August 8, 2019, the United States Department of Labor issued an opinion letter that states that an employee may use intermittent FMLA leave to attend Committee on Special Education meetings to discuss his/her child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Pritzker Signs Equal Pay Act Amendment
On July 31, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed a bill amending the Equal Pay Act.
Recent Testimonial
Hear what Amy Schilling the Director of Investment Relations at Choose DuPage has to say about Mark J. McAndrew
Recreational Marijuana: Updated Workplace Protections
The negotiated workplace protections protect employer’s drug-free, zero tolerance and drug testing policies.
No Cell Phones While Driving After July 1st
Starting July 1st, in Illinois, you will be ticketed for using your cell phones, for any reason, while driving.
Cannabis and Illinois Employers
Starting on January 1, 2020, Illinois residents 21 years old and over will be able to purchase 30 grams of marijuana for recreational use.
Department of Education Releases Guidance On Borrower Defense To Repayment Regulations
The 2016 Borrower Defense To Repayment Regulations (the “BDR Regulations”) were published in November 2016, but implementation was stayed until 2018.
Rathje Woodward Client Obtains TRO and Enforces Non-Compete Agreement
Recently, a large contractor retained Rathje Woodward to file a complaint and seek a temporary restraining order following the resignation of a key employee who joined a competitor.