Category: Library Law News
Wed Nov 29, 2017 ‐ Library Law News
Sexual Harassment
On November 16, 2017, the Governor signed Public Act 100—0554 (Senate Bill 402) (the “Sexual Harassment Bill”), which, among other things, amends Section 70—5 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, 5 ILCS 430/70—5. Read moreThu Nov 2, 2017 ‐ Library Law News
Recent Legislation Affecting Libraries
The Illinois legislature passed numerous bills during the last session and the Governor has acted on all of those bills. Read moreWed Sep 20, 2017 ‐ Library Law News
Employee Cleared By Doctor to Return to Work Improperly Terminated By City Without Further Proper Medical Evaluation Or Reliable Evidence of Inability to Perform Essential Functions of Job
A City was found in violation of the ADA for improperly terminating one of its public works’ employees after he returned to work following a head injury suffered at home. Read moreWed Sep 13, 2017 ‐ Education Law News
Legal Alert – Steps to Consider to Limit Overtime Issues When Employees Can Work By Email, Laptop and Smartphone
Police employees recently filed suit against the Chicago Police Department claiming it did not compensate them for work they did off-duty on their mobile electronic devices. Read more