Clients and potential clients tell us all the time that they think they have been the victim of a “wrongful termination.”  Oftentimes, what employees actually mean when they say “wrongful” is unfair or baseless.  And, every time a client or potential client tell us this we have to tell them that there is no independent legal claim for wrongful termination.

I …

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The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals is positioned to join the 7th Circuit in deciding that Title VII prohibits sexual orientation discrimination at work.

In April of this year,  the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals here in Chicago made history when it decided that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sexual orientation discrimination.  See Kristin’s post to read more about …

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A Problematic Start with Good Intentions

While many are against some of the cuts that President Trump introduced last week in his budget proposal, others are enthusiastic about the included paid parental  leave plan. Trump’s paid parental leave plan gained him supporters during his campaign. However, prior to his budget proposal last week, the plan remained a mystery. Even though Trump’s plan will …

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It is that time of year again! Commencement speeches have been heard, cardboard hats have sailed and congratulations are in order for all of the recent college grads. You’ve gone through 4 years of higher education and are ready to jump into the next phase of your life. The work force. We have some good news for you class of 2017 …

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Some say the Working Families Flexibility Act benefits employees while others worry employers will use it to cheat employees out of wages.

This week the House of Representatives passed the Working Families Flexibility Act which would amend the FLSA’s overtime regulations and give employers the option of offering employees comp time instead of overtime.

The Act would allow employers to offer employees comp time (more vacation time) …

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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals hands down a seminal ruling holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination.

I have long bemoaned the fact that federal law does not protect LGBT employees from discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act outlaws discrimination based on “sex” but courts have always interpreted that to refer …

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Employment Law Optimism to start your week.

And we’re back with another installment of “Good Things for Employees!” There is still slim pickins in terms of positive news, but here are a few things that have happened in the last two weeks:

House Speaker Paul Ryan withdrew his Obamacare replacement bill Friday, March 24th! This is great new for everyone but especially employees …

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Employment Law Optimism to start your week.

After skipping a week, we’re back with another installment of Monday Morning Good Things for Employees!! Last week was another slow week, but here are some positive things employees can focus on:

The Fight for $15 was revived last week in Illinois! A new bill was set to be introduced, advocating for an increase in …

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Employment Law Optimism to start your week.

Happy Monday! Here are some positive and interesting things in the employment world from last week:

The five main actors in the hit show, “The Big Bang Theory,” have all agreed to take a pay cut so two of its female cast members–Mayim Bialik (who plays Amy) and Melissa Rauch (who plays Bernadette)–can get raises. …

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Recording workplace conversations will bring you nothing but heartache.

Many of the clients or potential clients with whom I speak tell me that they either have been or are currently surreptitiously recording workplace conversations.  They are usually so excited when they tell me this because they assume the recording will be a smoking-gun piece of evidence to support their claims.  I cringe every …

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