Beware: Policies Prohibiting Employees From Recording Conversations Are Subject To Legal Scrutiny

Both the Illinois Labor Relations Board (“ILRB”) and the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) have found that employers are prohibited f...

Marijuana Update: When “we follow federal law, not state law” Misses the Mark

As state laws regarding both medicinal and recreational marijuana use become more lax, it comes as no surprise that workplace-related iss...

San Francisco Council Votes for Prohibition on Salary History Inquiries

In a trend that is increasingly taking hold in the U.S., the San Francisco city council last week passed an ordinance prohibiting employers...

Can I Make My Employee Take a Lie Detector Test?

Do you suspect that one of your employees might be stealing from you? Have you considered giving that employee a lie detector test? Before ...

Former Northwestern University Employee Sues After Being Called a Lesbian By Her Supervisor

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois allowed a former employee of Northwestern University to continue her...