On September 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a controversial Executive Order “combat[ting] offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating” by federal contractors and recipients of federal grant funds, including schools, colleges, and universities. The order essentially bans […]
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Technical Guidance with Added Resources
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC”) has updated its technical assistance document, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws” to include additional information related to the EEOC’s position on various issues […]
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Update: Franczek Attorneys Assist City in Negotiating New Contract for Chicago Firefighters
Today, September 18, representatives from the City of Chicago and the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 have officially signed a historic agreement. At the signing, Mayor Lori Lightfoot made a point to notice Franczek P.C.’s decades of hard work on […]
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Franczek Partner Jackie Wernz Quoted in Education Dive Article on Title IX
On September 8, 2020, the national online publication Education Dive quoted Franczek P.C. Partner Jackie Gharapour Wernz in an article addressing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Education Dive article addresses OCR’s recent publicized shift in perspective […]
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DOL’s Joint Employer Test Ruled Illegal
Originally posted on our Wage and Hour Insights blog. On September 8, 2020, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York struck down portions of a January 2020 Final Rule issued by the Department of Labor. The Final Rule provided […]
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DOL Revises and Clarifies FFCRA Leave Rules
In response to a U.S. District Court decision striking down key aspects of its temporary rule governing leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the U.S. Department of Labor has adopted a revised rule “clarifying” certain aspects of […]
Franczek Attorneys Assist City in Negotiating New Contract for Chicago Firefighters
Today, September 9, Chicago’s City Council approved a new contract for Chicago’s firefighters. According to this article, in which firm president and founding partner Jim Franczek is mentioned, “The deal calls for firefighters to get a 10% raise during the term […]
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New DOL Guidance Confirms Employees May Take Intermittent FFCRA Leave for Kids on Hybrid Schedules
On August 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor added to its list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding leave under the FFCRA, tackling questions related to FFCRA leave for children’s remote learning programs. Previously, the DOL’s guidance stated that an […]
Jim Franczek and Mike Warner Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® List
Franczek P.C. is delighted to share that firm founding partner and president, James C. Franczek, Jr., and firm managing partner, Michael A. Warner, Jr., have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Labor & […]
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The SBA Issues Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to issues borrowers are facing as they apply for loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Most notably, the FAQs aid borrowers in […]
Federal Court Rejects Key Provisions of FFCRA Leave Regulation
Earlier today, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York struck down four key provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) regulation implementing the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The […]
Franczek’s Individualized Remote Learning Plan Guide
Our special education practice group developed a guide to help schools and cooperatives create robust Individualized Remote Learning Plans (IRLPs), including practical considerations for each section of the IEP that may need to be modified. The Guide provides steps to […]
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IDPH Updates Guidance for Ending Home Isolation to Align with New CDC Guidance
On July 23, 2020, we issued an alert informing you that the CDC updated its guidance on returning from home isolation, shortening the required time that an individual who has tested positive for or is suspected of having COVID-19 must […]
CDC Updates Guidance for Ending Home Isolation
Recently (on July 20, 2020), the CDC updated its guidance on returning from home isolation, shortening the required time that an individual who has tested positive for or is suspected of having COVID-19 must be fever free from 72 hours […]
Franczek Attorneys Assist City in Negotiating Landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement
Today, July 22, Chicago’s City Council adopted a landmark Police Collective Bargaining Agreement which includes many important and long sought reforms in the police department. Last week before the City Council’s Workforce Development Committee, David Johnson and Jim Franczek testified for […]
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