Contact Us NowLaw Repeals Current Requirements and Imposes New Ones By Joshua Herman joshua.herman@mhtlaw.com Effective January 1, 2015, the new Occupational Safety and Health Act (the “Act” or “OSHA”) becomes effective pursuant to Public Act 98-874, repealing the Safety Inspection and Education Act and the Health and Safety Act. The new law establishes federal occupational safety and…
Month: December 2014
Ban the Box
New Law Prohibits Asking About Job Applicant’s Criminal History By Kateah M. McMasters Beginning January 1, 2015, the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act (the “Act”), P.A. 98-774, prohibits employers from asking potential employees to “check a box” or to otherwise provide detailed information about his or her criminal history on a job application. The…
New Law for Pregnant Employees and Working Mothers
Illinois Human Rights Act Amended to Increase Pregnancy-Related Protection By Kateah M. McMasters kateah.mcmasters@mhtlaw.com Effective January 1, 2015, a recent amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “Act”) adds pregnancy to the list of characteristics protected from discrimination. “Pregnancy” includes pregnancy, childbirth, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, expanding the Act to apply…