What's Cookin' in Litigation? with Brian Wacker, Episode 7

In this episode of “What's Cookin' in Litigation?” host Brian Wacker welcomes back Meredith Hudgens, a partner at The Cook Group, based in Chicago.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Various labor and employment law updates, particularly focusing on recent legislative changes in Illinois

* New laws affecting employers, such as changes to the Whistleblower Act, Human Rights Act, and laws regarding non-compete and non-solicitation agreements

* Employer obligations for record-keeping under the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act

* The impact of the new Child Labor Law

* The requirements for job postings to disclose pay scales and benefits

* The importance of employers staying compliant with these new laws, updating employee handbooks, and consulting with legal professionals to avoid significant penalties

* Advice for employers to be cautious and thorough in their decision-making processes, highlighting the value of proactive legal consultation to mitigate risks.

Learn more about Meredith Hudgens:

* Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-hudgens-89190210/

* View Meredith’s profile on cookgrouplegal.com: https://cookgrouplegal.com/attorney/meredith-hudgens

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About “What's Cookin' in Litigation?”:

In each episode of “What’s Cookin’ in Litigation?” host Brian Wacker explores the latest advancements, strategic updates, and best practices for efficiently handling cases. With the sharpest professionals in the industry, Brian breaks down the latest trends and developments, getting to the heart of what’s happening in litigation.

Watch more episodes of “What's Cookin' in Litigation?”:

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Connect and learn more from your host, Brian Wacker:

* Read Brian’s bio on cookgrouplegal.com: https://cookgrouplegal.com/attorney/brian-m-wacker

* Connect Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-wacker-32920b90

* Email: bwacker@cookgrouplegal.com