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Archives: July, 2014

Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act

On July 21, 2014, Governor Quinn signed into law the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, which limits when an employer with 15 or more employees or an employment agency may inquire about an applicant’s criminal convictions during the hiring process. The law takes effect January 1, 2015.

 

Amendment to Workplace Violence Prevention Act

On July 16, 2014, Governor Quinn signed into law an amendment to the Workplace Violence Prevention Act, which grants employers with 15 or more employees the right to secure a workplace protection restraining order against certain persons. The law goes into effect immediately on July 16, 2014.

 

Physician Not Negligent in Discharging Patient with Chest Pains

In July, Matt Maddox defended an internal medicine specialist practicing primary care. Plaintiff asserted the physician was negligent in discharging a patient from the hospital after determining her chest pains were musculoskelatal, not cardiac. A jury returned a verdict in favor of our client.

 

Annual Labor & Employment Seminar 2014

Quinn Johnston will be hosting an informative labor and employment law update on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. This comprehensive seminar will include updates on the current employment law topics from the legislature, courts and executive agencies.