Tag Archive: Illinois

How Does Recreational Marijuana in IL Impact Your Workplace?

November 18, 2019 4:27 pm Published by

Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act legalizes recreational marijuana, effective January 1, 2020. Accordingly, Illinois employers may need to adjust their drug policies to remain in compliance with this and other applicable laws. This is because marijuana will soon be considered a lawful product under the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, meaning employers cannot take disciplinary action against employees for using marijuana off-duty and off-premises.

2019 Illinois Labor Law Update

December 27, 2018 3:14 pm Published by

Compiled by our Attorney Brittany Nicholls, the following are new labor laws in Illinois and how you can best prepare for them. These are effective January 1, 2019 unless noted: