Gould + Ratner
Illinois Employers Take Note: Key Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in 2027
Publication Highlight

Illinois Employers Take Note: Key Employment Law Changes Taking Effect in 2027

Illinois employers face two fairly significant changes to state employment law beginning January 1, 2027.
More
FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Companies and Will Delete Previously Filed Data
Publication Highlight

FinCEN Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Companies and Will Delete Previously Filed Data

On August 11, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule permanently eliminating the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
More
Illinois Decouples from Federal QSBS Exclusion and Further Limits Corporate NOL Deductions
Publication Highlight

Illinois Decouples from Federal QSBS Exclusion and Further Limits Corporate NOL Deductions

On June 16, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 104-0468 into law. The Illinois Act makes two significant income tax changes: it decouples Illinois from the federal qualified small business stock (“QSBS”) gain exclusion under Code Section 1202 and further restricts the use of corporate net operating loss (“NOL”) carryover deductions.
More
2026 Construction Forecast: The Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty
Publication Highlight

2026 Construction Forecast: The Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty

As 2026 dawns, it is natural to consider the outlook for construction in the coming year.
More

Publications

News
Events
The Chicago City Council has passed an amendment to the new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance that delays its effective date from December 31, 2023, to July 1, 2024.
David Michael
Managing Partner
Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice
David Michael
Managing Partner
Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice
On November 17, 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed HB3641, which delays the start date for the calculation of the 90 calendar days under the new equal pay and benefit section of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (DTLSA).
David Michael
Managing Partner
Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice
For the third time in eight years, employers again face uncertainty as to whether they may be considered a “joint employer” with another business. This question is not academic and can have real world consequences.
On November 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the Ordinance), which takes effect on December 31, 2023. The Ordinance will replace Chicago’s current Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (the Old Ordinance), which provided for up to 40 hours of paid sick leave.
David Michael
Managing Partner
Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice
On November 9, 2023, the Illinois General Assembly passed HB3641, which among other things, amends the start date for the calculation of the 90 calendar days under the new equal pay and benefit section of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (DTLSA).
David Michael
Managing Partner
Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice
Starting January 1, 2025, employers with 15 or more employees must include pay ranges in postings for jobs in Illinois.
David Michael
Managing Partner
Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a new proposed rule that – if it becomes final – would extend overtime pay to over 3 million American workers.
David Michael
Managing Partner
Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice
“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next 10.” These wise words from Bill Gates remind us not to let ourselves be “lulled into inaction.”
Ammara Khan
Partner
Vice Chair, Corporate Practice
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s momentous ruling this summer on the use of affirmative action in college admissions, many companies may wonder what it means for their affirmative action and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.