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May 07, 2020

Q: “I am concerned about the well-being and morale of my employees working remotely. At the same time, I want to respect their privacy as I am sure many are experiencing some degree of stress and anxiety. I’m not sure this is a question for my law firm, but I am also treading carefully these days with employees, compliance and rules.”

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May 07, 2020

Q: “What is the current status of any new workers compensation rules related to employees of essential businesses that contract coronavirus in the workplace?”

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May 07, 2020

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Emergency Rules Rescinded

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May 07, 2020

Your Daily Three: May 7

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May 06, 2020

Q: “I am concerned about the prospect of re-opening my business under these circumstances, in particular, as it pertains to potential liability from customers for any health-related issues. Are waivers of liability enforceable under these circumstances, and, if so, should I ask my customers to sign them?”

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May 06, 2020

Q: “Courts are closed for the foreseeable future. Does that mean that there is nothing I can do on a pending lawsuit to which I am a party? Are there things I should be doing now if I think I might have a lawsuit to file when the courts do reopen?”

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May 06, 2020

Q: “We think we have a good claim but, given present circumstances, we do not have a legal budget to spend. Are there any options?”

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May 06, 2020

Your Daily Three: May 6

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May 05, 2020

Q: “Nobody has taken vacation time because there is nowhere to go. If things open at year-end, there will be a ton of accumulated vacation time. What to do? Legally, can you force people to take vacation and use it?”

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May 05, 2020

Q: “What if an employee does not feel comfortable coming back to work before 6/1? We have all the precautions mandated. They are not entitled to unemployment, right?”

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