Monday Morning Good Things for Employees
Employment Law Optimism
We are back with our second installment of “Monday Morning Good Things for Employees!” Admittedly, last week started off a rough, but things seemed to get better/calmer as the week came to an end. While we have no clue how long this seemingly peaceful time will last, here are some Good Things for employees to focus on:
- In continuing to assist …
Monday Morning Good Things for Employees
Employment Law Optimism
Because the world feels just a teensy bit tense lately, we are going to start every week with a list of Monday Morning Good Things for Employees–a compilation of the previous weeks’ good news. Last week, proving good things often come from chaos, there seemed to be quite a bit of good news for employees.
- LGBTQ employment rights (in the federal sector at least) live to see another day. Despite …
- Jan 31 2017
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- Blog, Employee Benefits
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ACA Enrollment Ends Today: Protect Yourself from Preexisting Conditions Discrimination!
The annual Open Enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ends TODAY, January 31. This may be your last chance to protect yourself from the possibility of future discrimination by insurers based on preexisting conditions.
There is every reason to believe that the ACA will be repealed or, at a minimum, thoroughly stripped of important protections in …
Kristin Case Accepts ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Webinar Committee Co-Chair Position
The Case Law Firm, LLC is pleased to announce that Kristin Case has accepted a position as the Co-Chair of the ABA’s Section of Labor and Employment Law Webinar Committee. It is always exciting when our attorneys are recognized for their expertise in our field. Congratulations Kristin!
Kristin Case included among Illinois’ Super Lawyers and Kate Sedey among Rising Stars!
Kristin Case and Kate Sedey have once again been recognized by their peers and the Illinois Super Lawyers Association. Ms. Case was rated a “Super Lawyer” for her work in the field of employment and labor and Ms. Sedey was rated a “Rising Star” for her work litigating employment-related matters. Ms. Case has now been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since …
Jury awards Costco Employee $250,000 for Third-Party Sexual Harassment.
Companies cannot turn a blind eye to third-party sexual harassment.
A Chicago jury recently awarded a woman $250,000 in emotional distress damages after her employer failed to protect her from third-party sexual harassment. In this case the third-party was a customer.
In EEOC v. Costco, the EEOC filed suit on behalf of the Plaintiff after Costco failed to take steps to protect her …
- Jan 4 2017
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- Blog, Uncategorized
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Seven Exciting New Employment Laws!
Cheers to More Employee Protections
Ok, we realize that not everyone gets as excited about employment law as we do. Nevertheless, there are eight new employments laws on the books that we think you should know about and which we think warrant some celebration.
- Common sense for sick time. Falling under the category of employment laws that never should have had to become …
- Dec 22 2016
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- Client Speak, Firm News, Uncategorized
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Client Speak – Praise for Partner, Kate Sedey
We here at The Case Law Firm, LLC are committed to providing excellent care and expertise to all of our clients. Don’t just take our word for it! Here is a recent client review of our partner, Kate Sedey.
“My company has been pushing out (hostile work environment) older employees (age discrimination), and I was not too optimistic about my situation, as others …
- Dec 7 2016
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- Blog, Uncategorized
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Office Holiday Parties–It’s (Not) the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Office holiday parties cause hangovers and headaches for companies and employees.
Every year around this time employment lawyers start feeling anxious. No, it’s not the end of the year push or the rush to hit deadlines. It’s the dreaded office holiday parties.
Our friends on the other side of the bar who represent employers collectively shudder at the thought of …
- Nov 28 2016
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- Blog, Employee Rights, Legislative Advocacy
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Don’t Ask Employees to “Like” the Company’s Social Media
Illinois Employees’ Social Media Privacy Protections Expand in the New Year
Company Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media pages have become the new norm. And having employees actively participate on those employer-created pages can be a very effective marketing platform. Active social media pages help to broadcast the employer’s brand and showcase a strong community culture to prospective clients and …
