Category Archives: Class Action

Recent Illinois Supreme Court Ruling Opens Floodgates to Biometric Information Litigation

Posted on February 15, 2019 by mboxerman

In a prior blog post, we advised employers about a once little-known Illinois law, the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The BIPA imposes numerous restrictions on how private entities collect, retain, disclose, and destroy biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, voiceprints, … Continue reading →

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Employers: Keep Your Hands Off Of Employee Fingerprints

Posted on October 4, 2017 by mboxerman

A once little-known law, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), is now the subject of class actions by employees alleging that employers have misused their biometric information.  This client update should help employers avoid unknowing violations of the BIPA … Continue reading →

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Seventh Circuit: Class and Collective Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements Unenforceable

Posted on August 8, 2016 by mboxerman

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that provisions in employment agreements requiring individual arbitration of wage and hour disputes are unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). The court found that such provisions violate employees’ right to … Continue reading →

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