Resources & Insights
The recently overhauled paid leave ordinances in Illinois include: Illinois Paid Leave For All Workers Act (effective January 1, 2024), Cook County Paid Leave (effective February 1, 2024) and the City of Chicago Paid Leave (effective July 1, 2024)/City of Chicago Sick Leave (amended) (effective July 1, 2024). Compliance is going to require more than an updated leave policy, so it is important to review your policies and practices to make sure you are compliant.
Join Amundsen Davis L&E, OSHA and Construction attorneys as they highlight key issues impacting the construction industry in 2024 at our Ninth Annual Construction Industry Program.
Join Karen Tobin for a timely discussion on the changes to filing requirements going into effect at the beginning of 2024.
Education On Demand
- Meet Amundsen Davis's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Service GroupMeet Amundsen Davis's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Service Group
Meet Amundsen Davis's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Service Group
- Meet the Amundsen Davis Labor & Employment Service GroupMeet the Amundsen Davis Labor & Employment Service Group
Meet the Amundsen Davis Labor & Employment Service Group
Blogs
In the Media
- Brian Randall Mentioned by Ozaukee County News Graphic | Media MentionBrian Randall Mentioned by Ozaukee County News Graphic
Brian Randall Mentioned by Ozaukee County News Graphic, citing concerns with spot zoning and down zoning within the development draft proposal submission.
- Joe Carlasare Quoted by Forbes on U.S. Crypto Policy | Media MentionJoe Carlasare Quoted by Forbes on U.S. Crypto Policy
Forbes quoted Joe Carlasare on his opinion of the ruling where he stated that the outcome was one largely benefitting the SEC.
Events
- Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace | Speaking EngagementAddressing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
Join Suzannah Overholt for a discussion on the legal pitfalls employers must be aware of when addressing the well-being of their employees. Topics of discussion will include: When is an employee's mental health issue considered a workplace hazard? What reasonable accommodations can you provide to employees? We will also discuss OSHA, ADA and FMLA considerations.
- What HR Issues Keep Operators Up At Night? | Speaking EngagementWhat HR Issues Keep Operators Up At Night?
Join Heather Bailey for her informative session to be better equipped to handle employee issues at your operation.
- Can an Employee Say That? Employees’ Freedom of Speech on Social Media and the Consequences Thereof in the United States and CanadaMay 8, 2024 - May 10, 2024 | Speaking EngagementCan an Employee Say That? Employees’ Freedom of Speech on Social Media and the Consequences Thereof in the United States and Canada
Larry James alongside two other panelists use this session to examine ways in which social media (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, email, etc.) can impact employment matters in the U.S. and Canada.
- Independent Contractors in the Transportation Industry – Will Your Business Practices Pass Regulatory Scrutiny? | EventIndependent Contractors in the Transportation Industry – Will Your Business Practices Pass Regulatory Scrutiny?
Join Julie Proscia and Anne Fishbeck for a timely webcast, on how to ensure compliance with the Department of Labor's (DOL) final rule on independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Avoiding Employee Threats to Intellectual Property | Speaking EngagementAvoiding Employee Threats to Intellectual Property
Whether accidental or intentional, a company's employees are often one of the biggest threats to a company's intangible assets. However, by acting proactively, a company and its attorneys can work together to avoid such a situation and keep the business moving forward with its IP intact and not at risk of compromise.
- Bitcoin 2024July 25, 2024 - July 27, 2024 | Speaking EngagementBitcoin 2024
Join Joe Carlasare at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, TN where he will be a key speaker at the event! The seminar will allow you to engage with industry leaders while exploring cutting-edge innovations.
- Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training SeriesSeptember 2024 | EventAmundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series
- Indiana State Bar Association's Open Conversations: Racism & Racial Injustice: 2021 - PresentSpeaking EngagementIndiana State Bar Association's Open Conversations: Racism & Racial Injustice: 2021 - Present
Join Angka Hinshaw each month as she hosts Open Conversations: Racism & Racial Injustice with former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David!
Published Works
- A Young Attorney’s Journey From Prosecutor to Aviation LitigatorSpring 2024 | PublicationA Young Attorney’s Journey From Prosecutor to Aviation Litigator
Read Lorianna Anderson Young's latest article in The Binder about her transition from a criminal prosecutor to an aviation attorney at AD!
- Continuing Legal Education at AIA 2024Spring 2024 | PublicationContinuing Legal Education at AIA 2024
Learn about the CLE segments at AIA 2024, organized by Mike McGrory!
Firm News
- Margaret A. Miles Joins Labor & Employment Service Group | Firm NewsMargaret A. Miles Joins Labor & Employment Service Group
We are happy to welcome Margaret A. Miles to the Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group in our Chicago office.
- Amundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Stewart J. Mizell | Firm NewsAmundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Stewart J. Mizell
Our firm is happy to welcome Stewart J. Mizell to our Real Estate, Zoning & Public Finance Service Group in our St. Louis office.