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| | May 7, 2014

Illinois Supreme Court Protects Workers, Upholds Constitutionality of Employee Classification Act

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 7, 2014 – The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the state’s Employee Classification Act. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4 The Employee Classification Act protects construction workers from being misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees….

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| | May 6, 2014

Employers Must Not Discriminate in Layoffs

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 6, 2014 – Despite most states adhering to an “at will” arrangement for workers, laying off employees is regulated by law. “Many employers do not always realize that laying off workers is strictly regulated…

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| | May 2, 2014

Just Who Is An Employee These Days?

Sacramento, CA (Law Firm Newswire) May 2, 2014 – The face of the workforce has changed drastically over the last two decades. Now, more people work from home as freelancers, consultants or other designations, such as independent contractors. “Who is…

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| | April 17, 2014

GINA Systemic Class Actions by EEOC Beginning to Appear in Court Says Timothy Coffey, Chicago Employment Lawyer

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) April 14, 2014 – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled its first systemic class-action lawsuit at the beginning on 2014 claiming a company violated the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). “In this case, the…

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| | April 3, 2014

California Case Shines Spotlight On State’s Breach Notice Law

Sacramento, CA (Law Firm Newswire) April 3, 2014 – This case may the first of its kind. The California Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit against the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan for allegedly violating the unfair competition law. “This case…

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| | | February 25, 2014

Protexure Lawyers launches new website for professional liability insurance

User-friendly website provides interactive resources for small to mid-sized law firms Lisle, IL (Law Firm Newswire) February 25, 2014 – Protexure Lawyers, a competitive professional liability insurance program from AmerInst Professional Services, Ltd., today announced the launch of its newly…

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