On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court held that the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) is subject to the same standard as any other litigant when it seeks a preliminary injunction in unfair labor practice cases. This ruling, which […]
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We are delighted to announce that Franczek P.C. has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as among the leading Labor & Employment law firms in Illinois, and the highest ranked firm that is exclusively based in Chicago. Chambers is widely […]
Recent Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Lower Standard of Harm for Job Transfers under Title VII
June 10, 2024
In a recent decision, Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the standard for determining whether an adverse employment action is a sufficient basis for a discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act […]
In May 2024, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection published the final rules supporting Chicago’s new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. Both the ordinance and the rules go into effect on July 1, […]
Senate Bill 3606 Extends Reimbursement Eligibility for Public Special Education Programs
June 5, 2024
On May 23, 2024, Senate Bill 3606 (“SB 3606”) passed both houses. If signed into law by Governor Pritzker, SB 3606 will amend the Children with Disabilities Article of the Illinois School Code to provide for expanded state reimbursement opportunities […]
Illinois Supreme Court Rules that Payment of Property Taxes Is Not Required to Pursue a PTAB Appeal
May 28, 2024
On May 23, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated ruling on whether a taxpayer is required to pay its property tax bill before pursuing an appeal at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB). In Shawnee Community Unit […]
The 2024 Title IX Regs Are Here—Now What? Part I: Training Your Employees and Your Title IX Team
May 14, 2024
Now that the 2024 Title IX regulations have been released, what does your school need to do to be fully compliant by August 1? Over the next few months, our Franczek Title IX team will provide tips and information on […]
EEOC Releases Final Rule on Pregnant Worker Protections, Updated Guidance on Worker Harassment
May 7, 2024
In April, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two long-awaited final documents aimed at strengthening worker protections: the final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA, or the Act), which go into effect on June 18, 2024, […]