A Slew of Employment Law Changes Await Illinois Employers in 2025
With the upcoming change in presidential administrations, the employment law landscape at the federal level will undoubtedly see significant upheaval, though the nature and scope of anticipated changes have yet to be fully articulated. Whatever uncertainty may cloud federal employment laws and regulations, no such lack of clarity exists at the state level here in Illinois. . . . [READ MORE]
Hold On To What You've Got: Unclaimed Property Reporting, Notice, and Remittance Requirements For Illinois Businesses
"Finders keepers, losers weepers" may be the law of the playground, but for businesses that hold "unclaimed property," adopting such an attitude is fraught with legal and financial peril. A company holding goods or funds that belong to a customer, client, or other business or individual cannot simply pocket that property or money because its owner may have forgotten about it or is unaware of its existence. . . . [READ MORE]
New Limits and Liabilities For Illinois Employers That Use AI In Their Hiring and Employment Practices
Any hiring manager or employer who has had to sift through a mountain of resumes, engage in time-consuming screening, or conduct countless interviews understands the appeal of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the hiring process and efficiently deliver a manageable pool of candidates worth a second look. . . . [READ MORE]
