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New Federal Acts Impact Accommodations for Pregnant and Nursing Women

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections For Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act) Two new federal acts will impact accommodations for pregnant and nursing women. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) (42 U.S.C. § 2000gg) officially went into effect on June 27, 2023,… Read More →

Understanding the Illinois Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA)

The Illinois Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA), grants victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking accommodations and rights in the workplace. More specifics are available here. Additionally, effective January 1, 2024, employees will also be entitled to leave in the event a family or household member is… Read More →

Employers Must Use New I-9 Form

The updated I-9 form for Employment Eligibility Verification is now available and in effect as of August 1, 2023. The prior version of the I-9 form (rev. 10/21/2019) may still be used until 10/31/2023. As of November 1, 2023, the new I-9 form must be used for all new employment… Read More →

DOCUMENTS YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD SIGN BEFORE THEY LEAVE FOR CAMPUS

Sending your children off to college for the first time is filled with unpredictability and excitement. Not only are they entering one of the most memorable periods of their life, but also at the age of 18, they are adults by law and are not legally answerable to their parents… Read More →

NATO Summit Briefing with Senator Dick Durbin

July 14, 2023: Audra Karalius and I were fortunate to be invited to attend the NATO summit briefing by US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) held at the Ukrainian Community Center. The event was attended by members of the Ukranian, Polish, and Lithuanian communities in Chicago. You can view the event… Read More →

Cook County Property Tax Bills Will Be Late

On July 19th, Cook County Board President Toni Prewinckle announced that the second installment property tax bills for the 2022 tax year will be ready by November 1st and due on December 1st. This is significantly later than the typical August 1st due date of previous years. Second installment bills… Read More →

New Company Information Required Effective January 1, 2024: The Corporate Transparency Act

All business owners operating in the United States will have to file federal information reports beginning January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) was enacted by Congress on January 1, 2021. The full text can be found here. Its stated purpose is to collect information on the ownership… Read More →

Update June, 2023: Recent Laws Affecting Independent Contractors (1099s) Status

An “Independent contractor” is a category of worker that is legally distinct from an employee. The distinction between the two is one of substance, not title or a recital in an agreement. In other words, just because an employer calls a worker an independent contractor does not mean the individual… Read More →

B&D Leading Women Lawyers Among Top Lawyers in Illinois

Boodell & Domanskis, LLC and Leading Lawyers are proud to announce the following peer recommended attorneys listed among the Top Lawyers in Illinois in the upcoming issue of Chicago Lawyer Magazine. Each of these attorneys is an experienced and valued member of our legal team. To learn more, click on… Read More →

UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS WHO REQUIRE BACKGROUND CHECKS

UPDATE FOR ALL EMPLOYERS WHO REQUIRE BACKGROUND CHECKS ON FUTURE EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS This month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released an updated version of the “Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” notice. The updated notice is available here. All employers must provide either… Read More →

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