By: Maryjo F. Pirages Reynolds Illinois recently passed the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act. The Act contains several employment provisions, which should trump the Illinois Right to Privacy Act’s more general prohibition of discrimination on the basis of an employee’s off duty use of lawful products. Under current federal law, employers are not […]
Maryjo Pirages Reynolds November 26th, 2013
Posted In: Employment & Labor
By: Maryjo F. Pirages Reynolds Last month the Illinois legislature passed the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, P.A. 098-0063. Under the new law, individuals who have a valid FOID card, satisfy various background requirements, and complete training may be licensed to carry concealed firearms in areas other than “prohibited locations”. Prohibited locations include schools, government buildings, hospitals, […]
Maryjo Pirages Reynolds November 26th, 2013
Posted In: Employment & Labor