Mark Spognardi

Mark Spognardi

October 14, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Labor: Illinois employers face firearms obligations and choices

Are you an Illinois employer who doesn't want to allow firearms on the premises? Now, according to a recent state law, you don't have to.

By Mark Spognardi

14 minute read

September 30, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Labor: Failure to complain insulates employers from harassment claims

Two recent 7th Circuit decisions could have major implications for deciding future harassment claims

By Mark Spognardi

5 minute read

September 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Labor: NLRB Specialty Healthcare bargaining unit standard withstands employer challenge

The 6th Circuits decision has broadcast an all clear signal to the NLRB regarding the appropriateness and enforceability of its unit determination decisions.

By Mark Spognardi

9 minute read

September 02, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Labor: Labor law developments unfold before 2014 elections

At the top of the agenda will be moving the regulations for quickie representation elections forward and implementing them.

By Mark Spognardi

8 minute read

August 19, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Labor: Medical marijuana law comes to Illinois

While much remains unclear concerning the statute, employers do hold some clear key responsibilities and rights.

By Mark Spognardi

6 minute read

August 05, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Labor: Supreme Court clarifies definition of supervisor for Title VII discrimination and harassment cases

On June 24, 2013, the Supreme Court clarified when an individual actor would be considered a supervisor for liability purposes under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

By Mark Spognardi

3 minute read

February 04, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Labor: NLRB makes pre-agreement discipline subject to bargaining with union

A significant concern for many employers facing a representation election or its aftermath is losing the flexibility to appropriately handle employee disciplinary issues.

By Mark Spognardi, Jesse Dill

7 minute read

January 21, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Labor: NLRB overturns decades of precedent in support of continuing dues-checkoff

In-house counsel across the country have unexpectedly learned about or reacquainted themselves with the National Labor Relations Act over the course of President Obamas administration.

By Mark Spognardi, Jesse Dill

7 minute read

December 24, 2012 | Inside Counsel

Labor: Michigan right-to-work law continues to put labor on its heels

Michigan became the 24th state to pass right-to-work legislation on Dec.11, amid scenes of protest reminiscent of the Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio capitals in recent years.

By Mark Spognardi, Jesse Dill

4 minute read

December 10, 2012 | Inside Counsel

EEOC presents advice on harassment by third-parties just in time for the holiday season

This is a popular time of year for many companies to hold a holiday office party.

By Mark Spognardi

3 minute read