Kristin Case and Kate Sedey have once again been recognized by their peers and the Illinois Super Lawyers Association. Kristin has now been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2010 and Kate since 2012. They are selected through a process which includes being nominated, independent research of their professional achievements, peer recognition and lastly, peer evaluations. Ms. Case …

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To kick off the new year, we are posting some of our more popular blogs from years past. In this first installment, we are starting with what to do if you think you might be fired.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE FIRED

We get this question all the time. And understandably so! For most people, a job is …

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Happy New Year!

Significant changes are coming to the Illinois workplace in 2026. The Illinois legislature has passed a series of new and amended employment laws. Here is what you need to know about the most significant Illinois employment law changes taking effect in 2026:

Expanded Workplace Transparency Act

The Workplace Transparency Act is one of the most impactful changes in 2026. The …

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In 2024, the Illinois Legislature passed several significant employment laws, with many of them making changes to protect employees. Here’s what the changes are and what they might mean for you:

1. Illinois Personnel Record Review Act (IPRRA) Changes

• Pay Stubs: Starting January 1, 2025, employers must keep employee pay stubs for at least three years and provide them …

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Kristin Case and Kate Sedey have once again been recognized by their peers and the Illinois Super Lawyers Association.  Ms. Case and Ms. Sedey were rated “Super Lawyers” for their work in the field of employment and labor and for their work in litigating employment-related matters.  Kristin has now been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2010 and …

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As we’ve discussed before, the Federal Trade Commision’s attempt to ban most employee non-compete agreements in the U.S. has sparked legal challenges. There have been two notable appeals, one in Texas and the other in Pennsylvania, with both cases sharing similar claims about whether the FTC has the authority to issue such a ban. On July 3, 2024, a federal …

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Our previous post discussed the recent FTC rule banning non-compete agreements and the subsequent legal challenge it faced in Texas. Ryan LLC, a tax services firm in Dallas, sued to block the rule shortly after the Federal Trade Commission narrowly voted in April to ban non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers. Initially, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed its own …

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On May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made headlines by passing a new rule that aims to ban most non-compete agreements. This move is part of a broader effort to promote fair competition and protect workers’ rights. However, due in large part to news outlets inaccurately understanding and reporting on the rulemaking process, the initial excitement surrounding this …

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Kristin Case and Kate Sedey have once again been recognized by their peers and the Illinois Super Lawyers Association.  Ms. Case and Ms. Sedey were rated “Super Lawyers” for their work in the field of employment and labor and for their work in litigating employment-related matters.  Kristin has now been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2010 and …

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The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers has elected Kristin Case as Fellow.

We at Case + Sedey, LLC are extremely proud to announce that Kristin will be installed as a New Fellow at the annual induction dinner on November 11, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. The College was established in 1995 to recognize those attorneys who have proven themselves as leaders …

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