The U.S. Department of Labor recently published new final regulations that increase the minimum salary level for most employees to be considered exempt under the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act. While these new rules […]
Category: Labor & Employment
U.S. DOL Updates Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions
April 24, 2024
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations updating the minimum salary threshold for employees to be considered exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The regulations are scheduled to be published in the Federal […]
Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance Updates: School and Park Districts Exempt for Now, Final Draft of Proposed Rules Passes
April 18, 2024
On March 14, 2024, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an amendment to the new Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance and approved the final draft of proposed rules under the Ordinance. The new amendment, effective immediately, postpones the implementation […]
Franczek Partner Caroline Kane Selected to Top Women Leaders in Law by Women We Admire
April 4, 2024
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that partner Caroline Kane has been selected to Women We Admire’s Top Women Leaders in Law in 2024. Women We Admire releases this list annually to acknowledge the accomplishments of women leaders in law and support their continued growth in their careers. […]
Early this year, the Illinois Appellate Court issued an opinion responding to challenges asserted under the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Appellate Court held that the Village of Oak Brook improperly asserted the […]
US DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractors
January 10, 2024
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new final rule revising the test for whether workers are considered to be employees versus independent contractors for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule was published […]
Chicago May Delay New Paid Leave Mandate
December 7, 2023
In November 2023, the Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, dramatically expanding the city’s existing paid sick leave ordinance to require employers to provide an additional 40 hours of paid leave, […]
Franczek Attorney Jennifer Dunn Named Notable Leader in Employment and Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago
November 21, 2023
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that partner Jennifer Dunn has been recognized as a Notable Leader in Employment and Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business. Crain’s is honoring 40 Employment and Labor attorneys for their demonstrated legal skills; dedication to their clients; and […]