COVID-19 Articles

The Department of Employment Security adopted a new section to Claims, Adjudication, Appeals, and Hearings to replace the emergency rules adopted in February 2021.

The Illinois General Assembly enacted Public Act 102-0005 to administer receipt of federal financial aid relief to eligible residential landlords and tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wiping the slate clean and making things right with those to whom we’ve done wrong.

Technology has allowed lawyers to adhere to the requirements of social distancing during COVID, but has also presented the profession with new challenges.

Employers should consider whether to require, incentivize, or simply encourage employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

The staggering unemployment numbers that hit the U.S. economy during the pandemic was a common topic of conversation during 2020. What is often left out of that conversation is the mass exodus of women from the workplace.

As vaccinations become more available and the number of COVID-19 cases remain relatively low on average, many are wondering, "What's next?"

A look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the practice of law.

With an express purpose of encouraging employees and their families to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Labor recently issued guidance for employers regarding compensation and paid leave in connection with absences for vaccine appointments.