by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 30, 2025 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
Illinois is only one of two states with a mandate to provide paid vacation time for employees to use, for any reason. The Illinois Paid Leave for All Act mandates that employees earn at least one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 30, 2025 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
The Associated Press is reporting that the civil rights agency responsible for enforcing employee rights will no longer investigate worker complaints about company policies that may disproportionately harm certain groups. According to the AP, the memo says the U.S.... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 24, 2025 | Disability Law, Local News
The expertise of our founding attorney at Kennedy Hunt P.C., Tom Kennedy III, was recently featured in Fox 2 coverage on controversial lawsuits that may or may not improve accessibility. “They’re very controversial,” Kennedy told Fox 2. “The question is, what good do... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 19, 2025 | Disability Law, Employment Law
On November 15, 2025, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a lawsuit against the Special School District of St. Louis County in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, alleging disability discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act. According to the... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Oct 28, 2025 | Disability Law
The emergence of artificial intelligence is creating new legal questions about regulation, accessibility, and possible discrimination in areas like schools, housing, and labor. Recently, the governor of Illinois signed legislation that prohibits the use of artificial...