By: Adam R. Young, Mark A. Lies, II, and Bret W.Vetter
1. Introduction
The ubiquity of smartphones and sensitive security cameras have made audio recording in the workplace more common. Some may be accidental, while other recordings may be intentional attempts document workplace conversations in secret. Both types of recordings can constitute felony violations of state criminal laws
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Seyfarth Synopsis: Continuing its assault on commonly used chemicals that pose risks to human health, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) issued (but has not yet published in the Federal Register) bans on Trichloroethylene (“TCE” or “Tri”) and Perchloroethylene (“PCE” or “Perc”) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”). The bans were first proposed in 2023, but have now
Continue Reading Hung Out to Dry: USEPA Issues Bans on Trichloroethylene and PerchloroethyleneBy Matthew A. Sloan, A. Scott Hecker, Adam R. Young, Patrick D. Joyce, James L. Curtis, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Department of Labor has announced notice and comment rulemaking as it seeks to revise its regulations regarding who can be authorized by employees to act as their representative to accompany OSHA
Continue Reading DOL Proposes Regulations Authorizing Union and Other Third-Party Representation of Employees During OSHA InspectionsBy: Andrew Scroggins and Benjamin Briggs
On May 19, 2023, both Houses of the Illinois General Assembly passed HB2862, which amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act, 820 ILCS 175/. On June 16, 2023, the bill was sent to the Governor, with an effective date that is the later of July 1, 2023, or the date it
Continue Reading Amendments to Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act Impact Both Staffing Agencies and Their Clients Who Engage Contingent Workers for Work That is Not Professional or Clerical