On June 1, 2026, Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (“BACP”) began enforcing a new, detailed set of rules implementing the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance. These rules explain — and in some places tighten — the scheduling, notice, […]
Category: Labor & Employment
D.C. Circuit Rejects NLRB’s Successor Bar Doctrine in Significant Post-Loper Bright Decision
July 30, 2026
In a significant decision for employers involved in acquisitions and business transfers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently held that the National Labor Relations Board’s successor bar doctrine is inconsistent with the National Labor Relations Act […]
Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to EEOC’s Shift Away from Investigating Gender Identity Bias Charges
June 26, 2026
On June 12, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed a challenge to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) recent shift in enforcement priorities regarding gender identity discrimination claims. The decision in FreeState Justice v. EEOC […]
Congress Advances “Faster Labor Contracts Act,” Imposing Strict Timelines and Binding Arbitration for First Union Agreements
June 11, 2026
On June 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408), a bipartisan bill aimed at accelerating negotiations for initial collective bargaining agreements under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). If enacted, the legislation […]
Franczek P.C. Lauded as One of Illinois’ Elite Labor & Employment Firms by Chambers for 2026
June 9, 2026
We are delighted to announce that Franczek P.C. once again has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as one of the elite Labor & Employment law firms in Illinois. As in prior years Franczek is the highest ranked firm that […]
Franczek partner, Jason Patterson will speak at the 2026 National Academy of Arbitrators Conference, taking place May 20 – 23, in Chicago, Illinois. The conference includes three days of learning and professional development for advocates and arbitrators. It features keynote […]
The DOJ issued regulations which were set to take effect in April 2026 requiring state and local government bodies – including public schools – to make their websites and mobile content accessible for people with disabilities. Late last month, the […]
NLRB Maintains McLaren Severance Agreement Standard for Now, But Board Nomination Signals Potential Shift
April 14, 2026
On April 7, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board issued its decision in Prime Communications, LP, reaffirming the Board’s 2023 decision in McLaren concerning severance agreement confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions. While the decision reinforces existing substantive law, the key takeaway […]