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Guiding Employers Through the New World of Work

Workplace laws are becoming more complicated and interdependent. From wage and hour compliance to employee benefits and collective bargaining obligations, even minor missteps can disrupt operations, expose companies to liability, or harm workforce morale. In this environment, employers need proactive counsel to minimize risk, align policies with the law, and resolve disputes efficiently when they arise.

Hinshaw delivers integrated workforce solutions to help employers thrive under evolving regulatory requirements and new workplace dynamics. We support organizations in fostering positive employee relations, managing risk, and achieving business objectives. Drawing on deep experience across industries—including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, construction, and insurance—our lawyers understand the pressures employers face and deliver solutions that go beyond compliance. Our end-to-end support includes providing routine advice and policy development to defending clients in high-stakes litigation and agency investigations.

Areas of Focus

Legal Solutions for the Modern Workplace

As your organization adapts to new workplace realities, Hinshaw delivers practical and agile labor and employment solutions to help you manage compliance, address workplace challenges, and resolve disputes. Whether you’re dealing with regulatory changes, hiring and retention, policy development, employee relations, or complex litigation, our team is well-positioned to provide comprehensive legal guidance that drives your business forward.

Insights

Event

Mar 6, 2026

Ian Wagreich Speaks on Attorney Well-Being at AILA 2026 Midwinter Conference

Chicago-based partner Ian Wagreich will present at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2026 Midwinter Conference and Webcast in Chicago on March 6, 2026.

Employment Law Observer

Feb 26, 2026

5 min read

Illinois Adopts AI-in-Employment Regulations: What Employers Must Know for 2026

Read how Illinois employers using AI in hiring, promotion, or other employment decisions face new notice and compliance obligations under amended Human Rights Act rules effective January 1, 2026.

Privacy, Cyber & AI Decoded Alert

Feb 26, 2026

5 min read

The February Compliance Love Edition of our Privacy, Cyber, and AI Compliance Alert

Read our latest privacy alert covering key trends and developments in children’s privacy laws, AI in employment decisions, cyber threats posed by Claude AI, recent litigation on AI notetaking tools, and more.

Employment Law Observer

Feb 25, 2026

5 min read

Employers: Ensure You Are in Compliance with California’s New AI Anti-Discrimination Rules

Learn about compliance guidance for California’s recently updated requirements under the Fair Employment Housing Act, which protects against employment discrimination arising from AI, algorithms, and other automated decision systems.

In The News

Feb 23, 2026

1 min read

Lauren Swanson Reviews Notable Eleventh Circuit Ruling Clarifying the Limits of Compensable Work Time

Read a Law360 “Expert Analysis” by Hinshaw Lauren Swanson that provides compliance takeaways for employers from a recent Eleventh Circuit decision clarifying the limits of compensable work time under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Florida law.

Employment Law Observer

Feb 17, 2026

3 min read

Expanded Sick and Safe Time Benefits on the Horizon for NYC Employees

Learn who’s covered under New York City’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA), new tracking/reporting rules, and compliance steps for employers.

Employment Law Observer

Feb 9, 2026

2 min read

Seventh Circuit Rules Attempted Retirement Plan Beneficiary Change Failed Compliance Test

Read key takeaways and practical compliance recommendations for plan sponsors from a recent Seventh Circuit decision underscoring the importance of strictly following plan procedures when updating beneficiary designations.

In The News

Feb 5, 2026

1 min read

Ambrose McCall Discusses Social Media Rights, Legal Challenges, Censorship, and GenAI

Listen to Hinshaw partner Ambrose McCall’s discussion about corporate social media rights, censorship, and AI legal risks on the Greg and Dan Show.

Employment Law Observer

Feb 2, 2026

5 min read

What is Considered Compensable Work Time Under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Read the practical takeaways for employers from a recent Eleventh Circuit decision that clarifies when expenses such as transportation, travel to worksites, tool collection, and waiting at a labor hall are, or are not, compensable.

Insights for Employers Alert

Jan 29, 2026

2 min read

DHS Memo Outlines Plan to Use Administrative Warrants for ICE Home Arrests

DHS’s May 2025 memo points to at-home arrests based on administrative warrants (Form I-205), with unresolved questions about business entries and “exigent circumstances.” Explore what’s changed, the constitutional backdrop, and the current litigation landscape in our new alert.

Webinar

Jan 29, 2026

Ian Wagreich Co-Presents Webinar on Navigating Employment-Based Immigration Challenges

Chicago-based partner Ian Wagreich will co-present a webinar for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) titled "Employment-Based Immigration: Strategies to Empower Employers in a Brave New World" on January 29, 2026.

Employment Law Observer

Jan 28, 2026

2 min read

How Employers Can Comply With New York’s Ban on Stay-or-Pay Agreements

Read how New York’s Trapped at Work Act makes “stay-or-pay” promissory notes unlawful and protects a broad definition of “workers,” including employees, contractors, interns, and more.