7/28/2009

EFCA: You Have Heard the Rumorsk, But Have You Prepared?

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Arbitration of Discrimination Claims

Recent Supreme Court Case Broadens the Scope of Protection Against Retaliation

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 Extends the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Wage Claim

New House Bill Considers Paid Family Leave

11/20/2008

New Federal Law Prohibits Genetic Discrimination

Federal Contractors Will Be Required to Use E-Verify for Employees Working on Federal Contracts

Two Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Support W... More

11/20/2008

U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Proposed Revised FMLA Regulations

Recent FMLA Amendments Extend Leave to Families of Service Members

The New Smoke Free Illinois Act Impacts The Workplace

Recent Changes to the Employment Eligibility Verification Form

Illinois Appellate Court Holds Consideration Must Be Offered for Handbook Disclaimers in Illinois

11/20/2008

Recent Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act

Recent Decision Enforces the Importance of Comprehensive Electronic Communication Policies

Lack of Reliable and Accurate Time Records Can... More

11/15/2007

Changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act

Recent Illinois Legislation Impacts Independent Contractors

Implementationof New Department of Homeland Security Regulations Temporarily Blocked

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment in Favor of KP's Client

Complying with the EEOC's New EEO-1 Reporting & Resurveying Requirements

5/30/2007

EEOC v. BCI Coca Cola: Cat's Paw Case Settles Before Supreme Court Can Rule

EPLI Due Diligence

Record Retention Policies

Jury to Decide Question of Retaliation in Work Comp, FMLA, ADA Case

Illinois Supreme Court Comes Down Against Independent Contractor Status

2/27/2007

Recent Amendments Clarify Potential Electronic Discovery Issues

Employer Responsibilities Regarding Background Checks for Prospective Employees

Don't Wait for the Workplace to Get Hellish

Illinois Minimum Wage Increases To $7.50 Per Hour On July 1, 2007

7/17/2006

Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Arbitration Programs

Even Small Employers Obligated to Provide Continuation Coverage Under USERRA

Illinois Prohibits "Sexual Orientation" Discrimination

Job Protections For Volunteer Emergency Workers

Increased Penalties For Prevailing Wage Act Violations

1/30/2006

Be Sure You Have a "Safe Harbor" Before You Dock: Exempt Employees and "Snow Days"

Employee Entitled to Pay for Time Spent Attending Psychotherapy

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final USERRA Regulations

Are Those Really Union Picketers?

Amendment to Illinois' Anti-Strikebreakers Act Preempted

10/24/2005

Estimating the Value of the HR Function: How Much Can You Afford NOT to Spend?

Guidance on Overtime Issues from the IDOL

Employee Benefits Update: Cafeteria Plan Grace Period

Employees and ... More

9/19/2005

Personality Testing or Medical Exam?

New Identity Theft Protection Laws Impact Employers

Managing Attendance: Coordinating Paid Time Off, FMLA, and VESSA

AKP Succeeds in Getting "Same-Sex" H... More

4/25/2005

U.S. DOL Wants You to Fix Your Benefit Plans

Why Would My Employees Want a Union?

Employment Termination Act

Privilege Between Union Representatives and Members

U.S. Supreme Court Expands Righst of Older Workers: Impact, Not Intent of Policy is What Matters Most Right Now

Two Recent Appellate Victories

1/12/2005

The Enigmatic "Employee"

Benefits Corner- Final COBRA Regulations

Supreme Court Considers Expanding Age Claims

The U.S. Department of Labor Issues Rules for Military Leave

Meet Our Newest Associate: Julie Govreau

11/17/2004

Individual Business Owners Could Be Liable for Unpaid Wages Under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act

What's Wrong With This Offer Letter?

New WARN Act takes Effect on January 01, 2005

Why Train Managers?

Amended Illinois Human Rights Act Allows Direct Court Action by Illinois Attorney General

7/30/2004

Comprehensive Approach Reduces Workplace Violence
Successful Defense of All Harrassment Claims Built on Sound Workplace Investigations
Continuing Violations Extend IHRA Statute of Limitations
Some FLSA Changes Will Apply in Illinois
Prevailing Wage Rates Must Be Posted at Job Sites
Labor Law Update
AKP Wins Summary Judgment
AKP Calendar

7/27/2004

Illinois Courts Continue to Stir Up Vacation Policy Rule
Human Resource Audit Can Get Your Company in Shape
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Younger Employees Cannot Sue for "Reverse Discrimination"
Court Limits Expansion of Retaliatory Discharge
The IWPCA May Not Cover all your Employees
When You Receive an Unexpected Subpoena

1/1/2004

Legal Updates
How & What Employers Can Ask Applicants and Employees
Penalty for Failing to Withhold Child Support
No Right to Jury Trial for Plaintiff in ADA Retaliation Case
Employer Must Post Injury/Illness Summaries
AKP Wins Another Summary Judgement
AKP Calendar

9/1/2003

Legal Updates
IL Civil Rights Act of 2003
IL Minimum Wage Act
AKP Welcomes New Attorney
AKP Training & Education
AKP Calendar/Events

6/1/2003

AKP wins Federal Trial
Legal Updates
Minimizing Risk During a Reduction In Force
Employment Practices Liability Insurance-Questions to Ask Yourself

3/1/2003

Managing Military Leave
The Top 10 Employment Issues For 2002
Q & A From AKP
Announcements

11/5/2002

Special Interest Articles
Unlawful Harassment
Recent Legal Developments
Q & A From AKP
The Contact Corner