The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently adopted emergency rules in response to the COVID-19 virus. Below are a few highlights to assist employers with their response plans. This is only an overview of some of the significant changes. […]
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Employers
March 18, 2020
Earlier today, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance for employers facing the ever-increasing challenges arising from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. The EEOC’s guidance on COVID-19 is provided in the context of employer compliance with […]
As with most issues relating to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), expectations regarding the holding of public meetings have been evolving rapidly over the past few days. On March 16, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order suspending […]
Yesterday, we informed you that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Act, which requires employers with fewer than 500 employees and government employers to provide paid sick leave and paid FMLA benefits to certain employees affected […]
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights issued a webinar today addressing online education and website accessibility. In the webinar, the Department of Education recognized that e-learning activities are becoming the norm as schools move their educational operations online in an effort […]
In the Nick of Time—Special Education Timelines During School Closures for Coronavirus
March 17, 2020
Originally posted on our Special Education Law Insights Blog. In the wake of Governor Pritzker’s recent order requiring all Illinois schools to close between March 17 and March 30, many schools and school districts have been left guessing how to best serve students […]
Joint Statement Clarifies That Employees Can Be Expected to Work During Act of God Days
March 17, 2020
Although Act of God days between March 17 and March 30 will not be made up and are not instructional days, “the employer can expect school district employees to participate in work activities,” including stipend work, “in some form,” according to a joint […]
UPDATED: OMA and FOIA Requirements Amidst School Closures
March 16, 2020
In the face of mandated school closures beginning on March 17, 2020, Illinois school districts are assessing their ability to comply with sunshine laws, including the Illinois Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), while addressing […]