Additional Resources
City of Chicago Paid Leave/Sick Leave Benefits Updates
Starting July 1, 2025, Chicago is strengthening paid leave/sick leave benefits (especially payout rules for mid-size employers and allowing private lawsuits). The Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave ordinance mandates that all Chicago businesses provide paid leave and paid...
In the News: OFCCP Elimination
On May 30, 2025, the EEOC and Department of Labor released their 2026 Congressional Budget Justifications, outlining priorities and structural changes. Key Highlights: Elimination of the OFCCP – Effective September 30, 2025, pending Congressional Budget Approval. The...
SCOTUS Ruling – Title VII
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that majority-group employees (e.g., white, male, heterosexual) do not need to meet a higher standard of proof to bring discrimination claims under Title VII. The plaintiff, a straight woman, alleged she was...