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SECURE Act 2.0: IRS Issues Final Regulations on Catch-Up Contributions

Recent IRS regulations under the SECURE 2.0 Act significantly affect retirement plan catch-up contributions. Learn about the new Roth rules, “super” catch-up limits and key compliance deadlines for plan sponsors.

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May 24, 2021/Publication

Illinois Supreme Court Finds Insurance Coverage for Alleged Violations of BIPA

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled late last week in favor of a company seeking insurance coverage for defense of a lawsuit alleging the company had violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA).

Karin O'Connell

Of Counsel

April 27, 2021/Publication

Chicago Passes Vaccine Anti-Retaliation Ordinance

The Chicago City Council last week passed an ordinance providing more rights to employees who take time off from work to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine.

Hannah Batsche

Associate

April 26, 2021/Publication

Best Practices for Addressing Rising Construction Material Costs

Due to reduced production during the COVID-19 pandemic, increased housing demand and climate events such as the Texas freeze and subsequent utility crisis, construction material costs have increased dramatically over the past year.

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice

April 23, 2021/Publication

Tax Credit Available for Small Businesses That Offer Vaccine Paid Time Off

On Wednesday, President Biden detailed a plan that will allow small businesses to claim tax credits for giving paid time off to employees to get and recover from the COVID-19 vaccine.

Hannah Batsche

Associate

April 15, 2021/Publication

Illinois Reporting Requirements Expand for Employers

Last month, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed SB 1480, which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Pay Act and the Business Corporation Act.

Hannah Batsche

Associate

April 6, 2021/Publication

IRS Issues Guidance for Claiming the Employee Retention Credit for the First Half of 2021

This week, the IRS issued guidance for employers claiming the employee retention tax credit for the first two quarters of 2021.

Ilana Bley

Partner

Vice Chair, Tax Planning and Structuring Practice

March 26, 2021/Publication

New Illinois Employment Law: Restricting Use of Conviction Records

Earlier this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB1480, which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (the Act) in a way that will significantly affect how employers deal with employee conviction records.

Hannah Batsche

Associate

March 25, 2021/Publication

ARPA Expands Employment-Related Reimbursements and Extends Unemployment

Earlier this month, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).