MACHESNEY PARK, IL – Last Friday, Teresa Beach-Shelow and her husband Thom (center and center left in photo) hosted a tour of their small manufacturing
SCHAUMBURG – Every year, the Technology & Manufacturing Association reports to its members bills that the Illinois General Assembly voted upon. In 2023, from the Spring opening session to the 2023 veto session in January 2024, TMA kept track of bills that directly affect small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois.
SCHAUMBURG – Over the past year, the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s Advocacy Team has been pursuing legislative and media efforts to stir interest in the industry and the public’s dependency on robust manufacturing and a strong supply chain.
Attempts to squelch free speech — the bedrock right essential for democracy — have become the norm in Illinois.
The Illinois Worker Freedom of Speech Act (“Act”) has been signed into law. Despite the name, the Act has little to do with worker freedom of speech and is more focused on restricting employers’ speech.
The lack of an explicit retroactive provision in SB 2979 may disappoint defendants in ongoing BIPA litigation. However, the bill offers multiple ways for judges to use their discretion to limit BIPA.
Changes to Illinois’ strict Biometric Information Privacy Act, or BIPA, are now on the books.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2979 into law that will drastically reduce the penalties companies could face for improperly collecting biometric data from workers and consumers.
(The Center Square) – A measure that makes it a violation for Illinois employers to hold what’s called captive audience meetings to discuss religion or politics is now state law. Business groups say it’s unconstitutional.
Small and Midsize Manufacturers Applaud Governor for Signing New BIPA Legislation into Law
Companies based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) frequently commit crimes violating U.S. trade laws including fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment which benefit the PRC’s non-market economy and undermine U.S. companies and workers.
