Recently, the Public Access Counselor (PAC) issued a new binding opinion concerning the Open Meetings Act (OMA). In the opinion, the PAC determined that three city council members did not violate the OMA when they exchanged emails about public business, […]
Following the official ending of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released a number of key updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance document, “What you Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation […]
U.S. Department of Education Releases New Guidance Regarding FERPA and Student Health Records
May 16, 2023
The United States Department of Education (DOE) recently released two new guidance documents focused on student health records to remind schools of their continued obligations to protect students’ rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA, administered […]
The Era of Fully Remote Board Meetings Is Over: Returning to Pre-COVID Remote Attendance Requirements
May 16, 2023
As we announced on our blog last week, Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 disaster proclamation ended on May 11. This signals the end of optional remote attendance at meetings and a return to pre-COVID era requirements for remote participation under the Open […]
Checklist for End of Covid Health Emergency
May 11, 2023
Governor Pritzker’s disaster proclamation, declaring a public health emergency due to COVID-19, ends today, May 11, 2023. As a result, COVID-leave rights, and other rights contingent upon the Governor’s public health emergency declaration, will also end. Identified below are some […]
Checklist for End of COVID Health Emergency
May 11, 2023
Governor Pritzker’s disaster proclamation, declaring a public health emergency due to COVID-19, ends today, May 11, 2023. As a result, COVID-leave rights, and other rights contingent upon the Governor’s public health emergency declaration, will also end. Identified below are some […]
Franczek Attorney Mike Warner and Worklaw Network Collaborate to Submit Comments Opposing FTC’s Proposed Rule
April 26, 2023
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule which, if adopted, would ban U.S. employers from using non-compete agreements. In its notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPR”), the FTC sought public comment on the proposed rule. […]
In a unanimous decision, the Illinois Supreme Court determined that the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) is pre-empted by the Labor Management Relations Act for many employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Following precedent set by the Seventh Circuit […]