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2024 General Primary and General Election Calendar
The General Primary Election on March 19, 2024 will see candidates for State Senator and Representatives in the General Assembly nominated as well as candidates for county office. Those nominated will stand for election on November 5, 2024. Read more here.
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Do Not Forget Your DEI Mission Statement and Related Communications When Conducting a Compliance Review and Assessment
Institutions should include their DEI mission statements and related communications when conducting a compliance review and assessment. Read more here
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Department of Labor’s Proposed “Overtime Rule” Will be Costly and Potentially Disruptive for Higher Education Institutions
The Department of Labor’s proposed rule to raise the income cutoff for overtime pay could potentially disrupt higher education institutions. Read more here.
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Supreme Court Signals That An Employer is Entitled to Ultimate Discretion in Deciding What is Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Under the ADA
The United States Supreme Court has determined that employers are entitled to ultimate discretion in deciding reasonable workplace accommodations under the ADA. Read more here.
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Transportation Benefits Program Act Effective January 1, 2024
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed the Transportation Benefits Program Act into law, effective January 1, 2024. Read more here.
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| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Law Alerts, News
Magnet School’s Student Admissions Policy Revised, in Part, to Increase Diversity, Faces Legal Challenges and Might be the Next DEI Case Before the Supreme Court
| Education, Firm News, News
Higher Education Happenings, September 2023
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Law Alerts, News
Supreme Court’s Student Admissions Decision Opens the Door to Lawsuits Challenging Employer DEI Initiatives
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Law Alerts, News
The Departments of Justice and Education Issue Guidance for Higher Education Institutions on Lawful Diversity and Equity Measures
| Law Alerts, News
New School Year – New Teacher Rules
| Law Alerts, News
Bill Requiring Cash Reserve Reduction Plans Becomes Law
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Firm News
Frank B. Garrett III Presenting at the American Association of School Personnel Administrators’ Virtual Boot Camp
| Law Alerts, News
Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Certain Non-Citizens to Become Deputy Sheriffs and Police Officers in Illinois
| Firm News
2023 Legal Update for Illinois Higher Education Institutions Virtual Conference
