Employment Law Observer
Editors: Kelechi Ajoku and Emily Smith
Welcome to Hinshaw’s Employment Law Observer blog! We share our insights here on significant new case law as well as new federal and state legislative and regulatory developments involving labor and employment law. To stay current on important changes that impact your workplace operations, make sure to subscribe to the blog. Have questions about a topic? Please contact your Hinshaw attorney or email us at info@hinshawlaw.com.
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Employment Law Observer
Sep 26, 2025
Illinois Employers Now Required to Permit Use of Company Devices for Recording Crimes of Violence

Employment Law Observer
Sep 9, 2025
Understanding Illinois’ New NICU Leave Law: Key Takeaways for Employers

Employment Law Observer
Aug 25, 2025
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act Protect Retired Employees?

Employment Law Observer
Apr 7, 2025
Second Circuit Clarifies Standard for Reasonable Accommodation Requests Under the ADA

Employment Law Observer
Mar 17, 2025
Amendments to New York's Retail Worker Safety Act Employers Must Prepare for

Employment Law Observer
Feb 7, 2025
New York City Amends Lactation Room Accommodation Policy Requirements

Employment Law Observer
Jan 31, 2025
How Does New York State's Fashion Workers Act Impact Modeling Businesses and Their Clients?

Employment Law Observer
Jan 8, 2025
6 Labor and Employment Laws New York Employers Must Be Aware of in 2025
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The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 5: Harassment and Discrimination Allegations - No More Shush
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|Dec 26, 2018
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The 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 9 "Confidentiality No More When It Comes to Harassment Settlements"
Employment Law Observer
|Dec 24, 2018
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The 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 8 "Anti-harassment Training in Hollywood"
Employment Law Observer
|Dec 14, 2018
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The 12 Days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 2 "Sexual Harassment Training Expanded and Then Some"
Employment Law Observer
|Dec 12, 2018
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