by e-LawLines | Nov 10, 2014 | Employment Law
A new pregnancy law/amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) that prohibits discrimination and provides accommodation/protection to expectant mothers during their pregnancy and childbirth will take effect next year. The amendments apply to all Illinois...
by e-LawLines | Nov 7, 2014 | Employment Law
Missouri law involving non-compete agreements and trade secrets continues to evolve, as shown by a recent decision of the Missouri Court of Appeals. The Balancing Test: Freedom vs. Protection This much is clear. The law of non-compete agreements in Missouri seeks to...
by e-LawLines | Sep 9, 2014 | Employment Law
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued Enforcement Guidance (“guidelines”) to clarify the legal protections to be afforded workers affected by pregnancy and pregnancy-related medical conditions. The...
by e-LawLines | Aug 28, 2014 | Employment Law
In an issue of first impression, the Missouri Supreme Court has held that if two companies are found to be “joint employers” under the Missouri Minimum Wage Act (MMWA) each would be individually responsible for paying a minimum wage. This is true even if...
by e-LawLines | Aug 25, 2014 | Commercial Law, Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Taxation
The Missouri Legislature passed 211 pieces of legislation in the 2014 session. Six of those were joint resolutions, which will appear on the August or November ballot. Twenty-one were concurrent resolutions, which express the will of the Legislature but do not change...
by e-LawLines | Jul 17, 2014 | Employment Law
The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Illinois Employee Classification Act, which addresses the practice of misclassifying employees as “independent contractors” in the construction industry. However, the law broadly defines...
