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The mission of ISBA Labor and Employment Law Section
- to inform section members and the public of important developments in labor law through meetings, newsletters, public appearances, news releases, etc.;
- to review and comment on proposed legislation and regulations in the labor law field;
- to foster opportunity for informal contacts between attorneys representing labor and management to promote increased candor and less contentious relationships between them and their clients; and
- to foster improvement in the efficient and equitable administration of federal and state labor legislation.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — January 2026
- Can a Member of a Metal Band Be Fired at Will?
- When HR Becomes the Problem: A Worker Side Employment Lawyer’s Take on the $11.5m SHRM Verdict
- Another Year, Another Flurry of Illinois Employment Legislation Brings Expanded Employee Rights and Employer Obligations
- President Trump’s Cannabis Rescheduling Order: Implications for Employment Law and Workplace Practice
- Illinois AI Employment Law Goes Live Soon: Are Your Hiring Practices Compliant?
- Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion
Recent Related Cases
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Illinois Wage Law
Illinois Supreme Court / Civil
Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC, 2026 IL 132016 (March 19, 2026) (OVERSTREET) Certified question answered. -
Due Process | C.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Peterson v. Collins, No. 25-1004 (March 13, 2026) (KOLAR) Affirmed. -
Family Medical Leave Act | S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Chitwood v. Ascension Health Alliance, No. 25-1933 (March 3, 2026) (TAIBLESON) Affirmed. -
Employment Discrimination | S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Shirk v. Trustees of Indiana University, No. 22-3212 (February 12, 2026) (SYKES) Affirmed. -
Hostile Workplace | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Jones v. Das, No. 24-2166 (January 22, 2026) (KOLAR) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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April 10Chicago
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April 15Online
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April 17Chicago
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April 30Online
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May 6Online
Tools and Resources
- Labor & Employment Law discussion group is available to section members via the Labor & Employment Law community in ISBA Central
- The Labor & Employment Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links
Video
Practice Pointers from a Human Rights Commission Judge