Linda K. Horras
Linda K. Horras
Of Counsel
"Every company and HR professional benefits from having an employment attorney with real-world experience. Over the past 35 years, I have handled every variety of employment case or issue and I use that insight to guide companies, HR teams, and managers through workplace challenges."
Linda K. Horras
Of Counsel
"Every company and HR professional benefits from having an employment attorney with real-world experience. Over the past 35 years, I have handled every variety of employment case or issue and I use that insight to guide companies, HR teams, and managers through workplace challenges."
About Linda
With over 35 years of experience, Linda’s practice centers on focused employment law projects for long-standing clients. She advises on internal investigations, drafts and updates employee handbooks and policies, and provides guidance on compliance with evolving laws, including paid leave mandates in Illinois and Chicago.
She continues to be a key resource for clients seeking practical guidance on workplace issues. Her extensive background informs her current work, helping organizations manage risk, stay compliant, and handle sensitive matters effectively.
Areas of Focus
Services:
Credentials
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School), JD, with distinction, 1989
- Loyola University Chicago, BA, summa cum laude, 1985
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Thought Leadership
Presentations
The following is a partial list that is representative of Linda's recent speaking opportunities:
- Illinois Anti-Harassment Training, multiple clients, 2020 to present
- Anti-harassment Training Programs under Illinois Human Rights Act, 2020 to present
- "The Equal Pay Act and Protecting Workplaces from Claims," ILSHRM Employment Law & Workplace Policy Virtual Conference, Illinois State Council SHRM, April 12, 2023
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Panelist, Employment Attorney Presentation to Law Students, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, April 6, 2023
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FLSA overtime and recording keeping training to multi-site client, June 2021
Blog Posts
- Illinois Employers Now Required to Permit Use of Company Devices for Recording Crimes of Violence, Sep 26, 2025
- PUMP Act Makes Employers Liable for Violations of Break Times or Private Spaces for Nursing Mothers, Apr 27, 2023
- FMLA Case Demonstrates that Employees Cannot Use Protected Leave as a Shield Against Warranted Discipline, Even Discharge, Mar 28, 2022
- Useful Road Map for Employers to Conduct Direct Threat Analysis Under the ADA, Mar 16, 2022
- Guidance on Intersection Between ADA Workplace Accommodation and COVID Long-Haulers, Aug 11, 2021
Events
- 24th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, November 7, 2019
- Hinshaw's 21st Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Oct 20, 2016
- Hinshaw's 17th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Oct 2, 2013
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Labor & Employment Chronicle - Fall 2019 Edition, Nov 25, 2019
- BIPA: Employer Obligations, the Risks of Noncompliance, and What Comes Next, Feb 15, 2018
- Employment Practices Newsletter - December 2015 Edition, Dec 4, 2015
- Employment Practices Newsletter - August 2015 Edition, Aug 3, 2015
- Employment Practices Newsletter - November 2014 Edition, Nov 3, 2014
In The News
Insights for Employers Alerts
- Kentucky Court Enjoins Enforcement of Biden's Executive Order 14042 Mandating COVID Vaccine for Federal Contractors, December 1, 2021 | Updated December 7, 2021
- Employment Practices Newsletter - September 2012, Sep 4, 2012
- Employment Practices Newsletter - April 2012 Edition, Apr 2, 2012
- Employment Practices Alert - July 2010, Jul 1, 2010
- Employment Practices Alert - May 2010, May 3, 2010
Interests
Did you know...
When not working, Linda may be found at her computer authoring her next fiction novel. She is a lifelong horse enthusiast, and whenever possible, she is on horseback in the forest preserves. She will not confirm or deny having taken calls from clients on her mobile phone while in the saddle.
Community/Civic Activities
Linda supports organizations that champion women's rights. In 2017, she provided pro bono services to a disabled woman who had been sexually abused in the workplace. As a result of her efforts, the victim secured a sizable monetary settlement that will help fund a trust for this woman's future. She is a member of the National Association of Women Lawyers’ subgroup for writing for publication. Linda serves on the Board of Directors for Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy. This organization empowers people of varying capabilities through the spirit of the horse.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
The following is a partial list that is representative of Linda's recent speaking opportunities:
- Illinois Anti-Harassment Training, multiple clients, 2020 to present
- Anti-harassment Training Programs under Illinois Human Rights Act, 2020 to present
- "The Equal Pay Act and Protecting Workplaces from Claims," ILSHRM Employment Law & Workplace Policy Virtual Conference, Illinois State Council SHRM, April 12, 2023
-
Panelist, Employment Attorney Presentation to Law Students, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, April 6, 2023
-
FLSA overtime and recording keeping training to multi-site client, June 2021
Blog Posts
- Illinois Employers Now Required to Permit Use of Company Devices for Recording Crimes of Violence, Sep 26, 2025
- PUMP Act Makes Employers Liable for Violations of Break Times or Private Spaces for Nursing Mothers, Apr 27, 2023
- FMLA Case Demonstrates that Employees Cannot Use Protected Leave as a Shield Against Warranted Discipline, Even Discharge, Mar 28, 2022
- Useful Road Map for Employers to Conduct Direct Threat Analysis Under the ADA, Mar 16, 2022
- Guidance on Intersection Between ADA Workplace Accommodation and COVID Long-Haulers, Aug 11, 2021
Events
- 24th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, November 7, 2019
- Hinshaw's 21st Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Oct 20, 2016
- Hinshaw's 17th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, Oct 2, 2013
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Labor & Employment Chronicle - Fall 2019 Edition, Nov 25, 2019
- BIPA: Employer Obligations, the Risks of Noncompliance, and What Comes Next, Feb 15, 2018
- Employment Practices Newsletter - December 2015 Edition, Dec 4, 2015
- Employment Practices Newsletter - August 2015 Edition, Aug 3, 2015
- Employment Practices Newsletter - November 2014 Edition, Nov 3, 2014
In The News
Insights for Employers Alerts
- Kentucky Court Enjoins Enforcement of Biden's Executive Order 14042 Mandating COVID Vaccine for Federal Contractors, December 1, 2021 | Updated December 7, 2021
- Employment Practices Newsletter - September 2012, Sep 4, 2012
- Employment Practices Newsletter - April 2012 Edition, Apr 2, 2012
- Employment Practices Alert - July 2010, Jul 1, 2010
- Employment Practices Alert - May 2010, May 3, 2010
Linda's Insights
Employment Law Observer
Sep 26, 2025
Illinois Employers Now Required to Permit Use of Company Devices for Recording Crimes of Violence
Employment Law Observer
Apr 27, 2023
PUMP Act Makes Employers Liable for Violations of Break Times or Private Spaces for Nursing Mothers
Employment Law Observer
Mar 28, 2022
Employment Law Observer
Sep 26, 2025
Illinois Employers Now Required to Permit Use of Company Devices for Recording Crimes of Violence
Employment Law Observer
Apr 27, 2023
PUMP Act Makes Employers Liable for Violations of Break Times or Private Spaces for Nursing Mothers
Employment Law Observer
Mar 28, 2022
Employment Law Observer
Mar 16, 2022
Useful Road Map for Employers to Conduct Direct Threat Analysis Under the ADA
Insights for Employers Alert
December 1, 2021 | Updated December 7, 2021
Employment Law Observer
Aug 11, 2021
Guidance on Intersection Between ADA Workplace Accommodation and COVID Long-Haulers
Employment Law Observer
Sep 16, 2020
DOL Clarifies Scope of Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Pay Calculation
Employment Law Observer
May 12, 2020
Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Program Released for Illinois Employers
Employment Law Observer
Feb 25, 2020
Employment Law Observer
Feb 6, 2020
Employment Law Observer
Jan 24, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Rings in the New Year with New Opinion Letters Regarding FMLA and the FLSA
Hinshaw Newsletter
Nov 25, 2019
