On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Longmont United Hospital declining to expand the remedies available in certain refusal-to-bargain cases. The Board reaffirmed its 1970 decision in Ex-Cell-O Corp., confirming that employers who […]
Dana Fattore Crumley, Jennifer Dunn and Sally Scott Recognized as Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business for 2026
March 4, 2026
Franczek P.C. congratulates partners – Dana Fattore Crumley, Jennifer Dunn and Sally Scott on being recognized as Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business for 2026. Crain’s honors a select number of women for their leadership, professional achievement and community engagement in the Chicago area. […]
Agency Updates: EEOC Narrows Federal Sector Bathroom Protections; DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Rule
March 4, 2026
Takeaway: This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) limited federal employees’ access to sex segregated facilities based on gender identity, while the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new independent contractor rule that would replace the Biden administration’s 2024 regulation […]
The United States Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday, in Mirabelli v. Bonta, that expands parental rights regarding gender identity transition by their child. The lawsuit involves allegations that California, through its unique law, required public schools to only permit […]
NLRB Finalizes Rule Reinstating 2020 Joint Employer Standard
February 27, 2026
On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule rescinding its 2023 joint employer regulation and formally reinstating its 2020 joint employer rule. In practical terms, the rule largely confirms the existing legal framework, as the […]
WEBINAR: Title IX Decision-Making – A Deeper Dive Into the Top Ten Title IX Questions
February 23, 2026
Join us on March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM for the next webinar in our “Title IX: Top 10” series. Save your Spot – Register Here This time, we will focus on decision-making under the 2020 Title IX Regulations and the essential elements […]
Illinois L&E Law Changes Effective January 1, 2026
February 18, 2026
As we start a new calendar year, Illinois employers need to be aware of several new laws that took effect on January 1, 2026. A PDF version of the “L&E Laws Taking Effect on January 1, 2026” is available here. […]
Federal Judge Rules Cook County Tax Sale System Unconstitutional
February 10, 2026
Late last year a federal judge ruled that the tax sale system used by Cook County is unconstitutional, violating both the Fifth Amendment and Eighth Amendment. Cook County conducts an annual sale for properties with delinquent or unpaid property taxes, […]