Seventh Circuit Expands “Ministerial Exception” to Hostile Work Environment Claims, Deepening Circuit Split

On July 9, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Demkovich v. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Calumet City, and The Arc...

Grant from U.S. Department of Labor to Aid in Promoting Short-Time Compensation Programs in Illinois

On July 1, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its renewed dedication to promoting Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs across t...

Governor Pritzker Approves Limited Compensation Scheme for College Athletes in Illinois

In the debate over whether college athletes can seek payment for their participation in sports, Illinois, one of several states across the c...

A Guide to Hiring Student Employees This Summer

Summertime has arrived, with its typical indicators: unbearable humidity, ice cream trucks, baseball, and—yes—droves of young students looki...

U.S. SUPREME COURT WON'T HEAR STUDENT BATHROOM CASE

Usually, the U.S. Supreme Court makes headlines when it releases critical decisions on notable cases. However, on occasion, the high court m...