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The Emery Law Blog, published by Emery Law, Ltd., focuses on employment and business litigation issues primarily in the Chicagoland area. It covers topics such as workplace discrimination, wage and hour disputes, whistleblower protections, disability accommodations, and retaliation claims. The blog also addresses updates to Illinois employment laws, including pay transparency, anti-discrimination expansions, child labor reforms, and workers' rights related to speech and safety. It provides insights into litigation strategies, regulatory compliance, and practical guidance for employees, employers, and business owners navigating employment disputes and workplace legal challenges.
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Illinois Expands Workplace Protections in 2025: Family Responsibilities and Reproductive Health Decisions
As of January 1, 2025, Illinois employees gained important new protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). The law now expressly prohibits employment discrimination based on family responsibilities and reproductive health decisions. These changes matter for a wide range of working people—and in…
IDHR Ends Mandatory Fact-Finding Conferences: What It Means for Illinois Employees
IDHR Ends Mandatory Fact-Finding Conferences: What It Means for Illinois Employees | Emery Law | Home
Illinoisians, Your Workplace Rights Just Got Stronger — Here’s What You Need to Know
Illinoisians, Your Workplace Rights Just Got Stronger — Here’s What You Need to Know | Emery Law | Home
Just Don’t Ask: 7th Circuit Reminds Employers About Limits on Medical Inquiries
Just Don’t Ask: 7th Circuit Reminds Employers About Limits on Medical Inquiries | Emery Law | Home
Illinois New Whistleblower Protections: What Employees Need to Know
Illinois New Whistleblower Protections: What Employees Need to Know | Emery Law | Home
Updates to Illinois Employment Laws Coming in 2025
As 2025 approaches, Illinois is enacting significant new legislation that enhances employee rights and workplace protections. These updates affect areas such as pay transparency, discrimination protections, and child labor laws, signaling the state’s commitment to fostering fair and inclusive workplaces.…
Seventh Circuit Court Of Appeals Explains That Only An “Agreement” Is Needed For A Wage Claim, Not A Contract
The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (which includes jurisdiction over Illinois) recently ruled in favor of a former executive sales leader who filed a lawsuit against his employer for $330,000 in unpaid incentive pay. This case, Das v. Tata Consultancy…
Illinois Court of Appeals Awards $1,500,000 For Emotional Damages From Retaliation
In Svec v. City of Chicago, the Illinois Court of Appeals decided an important case testing the potential boundaries of an emotional damages award in a retaliation case. The court’s analysis of emotional damages is crucial for plaintiffs seeking justice under…
NLRB Throws Shade on Confidentiality, Non-disparagement Clauses in Severance Agreements
Employees presented with a severance agreement should be aware of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision with significant implications. In a February 2023 ruling, the Board deemed confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements unlawful when presented to employees…