USA - October 13 2017
While an employee handbook serves many functions, its primary purpose from a legal standpoint is to reduce potential liability with respect to claims…
William (Bill) J. Wortel
USA - September 22 2017
This week the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision helpful to employers grappling with whether they must extend an employee’s time off…
Tamara Koury
USA - September 8 2017
Courts have repeatedly affirmed employers’ right to investigate the perceived misuse or abuse by employees of leave under the Family and Medical Leave…
USA - July 5 2017
Although employers are generally prohibited from obtaining medical information about their employees, they are permitted to do so in certain…
USA - July 5 2017
The City of Chicago’s (the “City’s”) and Cook County’s (the “County’s”) paid sick leave (“PSL”) Ordinances took effect on July 1, 2017, generally…
William (Bill) J. Wortel