In 2022, Illinois significantly restricted the use of non-competition agreements. The new Illinois law, the Freedom to Work Act, restricted the use of non-competition agreements (aka “covenants not to compete”) and other related agreements in several ways. Notably, the Act
The Law Office of Jeffrey J. Kmoch
For more than a decade, attorney Jeffrey J. Kmoch has concentrated his practice on labor, employment, and employee benefits matters arising under state and federal laws. Mr. Kmoch has handled affirmative and defensive litigation in the individual, collective, and class action contexts. Mr. Kmoch has experience litigating in state and federal courts as well as in a variety of arbitration forums, including AAA, JAMS, and FINRA Dispute Resolution.
In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Kmoch has extensive experience counseling on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including those involving employee discipline, termination, workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, restrictive covenants and other employment agreements, meal and rest breaks, compensation, benefits, overtime eligibility classifications, and wage payment and collection.
Prior to launching his solo practice, Mr. Kmoch served as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the HR Law Group for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and, before that, as an Associate in the nationally-renowned Labor and Employment Practice Group for Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP.
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Potential Scam Warning for Illinois Jobseekers
Recently, it has come to my attention that some affiliates of credit reporting services are posting questionable job ads – for relatively high-paying ($22+ per hour), no skill or experience required and with immediate start dates – and then asking…
Discrimination in the Time of Coronavirus
Disturbingly, as America comes to grips with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic,
No national emergency, however severe, could possibly ever justify such senseless racism and bigotry. If this reported behavior carries over into the workplace, and employers discriminate against Asian Americans…
Discrimination in the Time of Coronavirus
Disturbingly, as America comes to grips with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, numerous reports have emerged that some people are lashing out against people of Asian descent blaming them for the virus and its spread.
No national emergency, however severe, could…
Discrimination in the Time of Coronavirus
Disturbingly, as America comes to grips with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, numerous reports have emerged that some people are lashing out against people of Asian descent blaming them for the virus and its spread.
No national emergency, however severe, could…
Department of Labor Narrows Joint Employer Definition
The federal Department of Labor (DOL) released its long-awaited final rule to revise and update its regulations interpreting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which governs responsibility for payment of minimum wages and overtime.
This rule…
Department of Labor Narrows Joint Employer Definition
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Department of Labor Narrows Joint Employer Definition
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Illinois Cannabis Legalization Act May Allow Employers to Discharge Workers for Lawful Cannabis Use
On May 31, 2019, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 1438, the “Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.” Governor J.B. Pritzker, who campaigned on recreational marijuana legalization, has vowed to sign the bill into law and, if he follows…
Illinois Cannabis Legalization Act May Allow Employers to Discharge Workers for Lawful Cannabis Use
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