The Illinois Whistleblower Act (the “Act”) (740 ILCS 174/1 et seq.) strikes fear in the hearts of many employers. This is due to the statutory damages associated with employer violations, and recent amendments which make it easier for employees to bring claims under the Act. However, employers need not fear the Act, as long as…

CHANGED DEADLINES ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING THANKS TO RECENT LEGISLATION Public Act 96-1008, which became effective July 6, 2010, has changed many deadlines pertinent to the election responsibilities of board secretaries and municipal clerks. It is critical to review this calendar carefully and set aside old assumptions about election deadlines, a number of which have now…

Todd K. Hayden & Susan W. Glover presented on “Issues in Public Labor and Employment” at the 97th Annual Conference of the Illinois Municipal League, September 23rd. The presentation included new cases related to employees free speech rights, a discussion of the supervisor exemption in the Illinois Labor Relations Act along with other new ILRB…

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Six RSNLT attorneys have been named in the current edition of Leading Lawyers Magazine, as a result of being recommended by their peers as the top lawyers in Illinois. The attorneys named to Leading Lawyers are: Philip H. Gerner III, Partner Frank B. Garrett III, Partner Heidi A. Katz, Partner Fredric S. Lane, Of Counsel…

Partner Joseph J. Perkoski served as moderator and panelist at the 5th Annual Employment Law Conference sponsored by the Law Bulletin, September 16, 2010. Joseph Perkoski served as facilitator and panelist at the 5th Annual Employment Law Conference sponsored by the Law Bulletin, September 16, 2010. He joined the Honorable Arlander Keys, Magistrate Judge, U.S….

Heidi A. Katz & Maryam T. Brotine presented “Legal Issues in Clinical Education” at the Clinical Faculty Academy, put on by the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council. Heidi A. Katz & Maryam T .Brotine presented “Legal Issues in Clinical Education” at the Clinical Faculty Academy, put on by the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council. The focus of…

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This award was established to honor companies in each market that recognize employees as their greatest asset. These companies work with imagination and conviction to create organizational value and business results through their policies and Best Practices in human resource management. The selection, recognition and awarding of the “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work…

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