Non-Compete Agreements: What Employees Need to Know Before Switching Jobs
Non-compete agreements are common in employment contracts, but they can create challenges when switching jobs—especially…
Rethinking Restrictive Covenants: Legal Insights into Non-Solicitation & Non-Compete Clauses
In a recent development that has sparked intense debate across the country, the Federal Trade…
How to Handle a Workplace Investigation After a Sexual Harassment Complaint
When a company receives a complaint of sexual harassment, it must take immediate and appropriate…
Conducting Background Checks: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Background checks are essential to hiring decisions, but many employers misunderstand the rules. Here’s what…
Workplace Email & Recording Policies: What Employers Can & Cannot Do
When you send work-related emails, such as complaints to HR, to your personal email, you…
Illinois Expands Employee Access to Personnel Records: What Employers Need to Know in 2025
The start of 2025 brought significant changes to Illinois’ Personnel Records Review Act (PRRA), expanding…
How to Handle a Disgruntled Employee Posting Negative Comments Online
You built your business over years of hard work, and now a former employee is…
Understanding VESSA: Workplace Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence in Illinois
What is VESSA? In Illinois, the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) provides crucial…
Employer’s Guide to Handling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a sensitive and complex issue that can have serious…
Balancing Business and Family: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Cramer Law
At Cramer Law, we understand that running a successful law firm requires not only legal…
