The attorneys at Whitt Law LLC have had a busy year in 2017. One way that the attorneys at Whitt Law LLC give back to the clients they serve is by speaking at industry events designed to share best practices, common experiences, and professional development. Each of the attorneys has presented on topics relevant to [...]
Whitt Law wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season! Stay tuned for a post regarding the ways Whitt Law has given back to school administration organizations, the legal community, and others over the past year for the advancement of its clients' interests.
New Development in the FLSA Final Rule Challenge The United States District Court granted summary judgment in favor of the business plaintiffs, who challenged the validity regulations promulgated to implement the Fair Labor Standards Act, in a memorandum opinion and order issued August 31, 2017. Section 213(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exempts [...]
This summer the Attorney General issued a number of binding and advisory opinions regarding the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.; “the OMA”) and the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.; “FOIA”). Two Attorney General opinions of particular significance to our clients will be discussed in separate blog posts. In [...]
Yesterday evening, the attorneys at Whitt Law attended the Kane County Bar Association’s Annual Membership Dinner where Whitt Law Partner Stuart L. Whitt was recognized for his 40 years in the practice of law. Congratulations to Stuart on a remarkable 40 years! Your dedication to the profession, your clients, and your community have inspired many [...]
As mentioned in a prior blog post, on November 22, 2016, a United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction enjoining the implementation of regulations regarding overtime for executive, administrative, and professional employees (the “Final Rule”) in State of Nevada, et al v. United States Department of Labor, et [...]
Below is a News & Knowledge update written by Whitt Law Attorney Brian R. Bare. Today the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in Beggs v. Board of Education of Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186, previously discussed on our website in this post. To recap, the teacher was dismissed by the Murphysboro Board [...]
A federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking implementation of the new overtime regulations promulgated by the Department of Labor pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act. The injunction will remain in place until the case is decided on the merits. The regulations were scheduled to go into effect December 1, 2016. Whitt [...]
The Fair Labor Standard Act (“FLSA”) exempts certain executive, administrative, and professional (“EAP”) employees from the overtime requirements of the FLSA, which are commonly known as either the EAP exemptions or the “white collar” exemptions. To qualify for the exemption, an employee must meet the salary basis, salary level, and primary duties tests. Employers do [...]
Tenured teachers in Illinois generally face dismissal for one of three reasons: (i) reductions-in-force, or “RIFs”; (ii) poor evaluation ratings; or (iii) dismissal for cause resulting from misconduct. In 2011, the Illinois legislature changed the School Code through two key pieces of legislation, the “Public Education Reform Act” or “PERA,” and “Senate Bill 7.” While [...]