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Jillian M. Molz

Associate

Chicago
phone: 312.526.1514
fax: 312.655.1501

email: [email protected]

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Overview

Jillian understands that labor and employment laws change in actual time, in ways that impact employers and their businesses.

Jillian regularly advocates for small businesses and nationwide companies as they tackle complex workplace issues. As part of the firm’s Labor & Employment team, Jillian represents employers in litigation before state and federal courts, administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). Issues she helps clients navigate include:

Title VII
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Knowing that labor and employment law is a fast-changing area, Jillian is appreciated for her continual monitoring and research of developments from coast to coast. She also enjoys working closely with clients on handbooks, review, policy drafting and other proactive counseling that can put employers on the best path toward avoiding legal issues. Whether complying with a new local statute, advocating for a client in the courtroom or drafting a policy handbook, clients appreciate that Jillian understands that a labor & employment issue is a human issue happening in actual time, with real people involved and business decisions at stake, and she handles solutions accordingly.

Industry

Food Systems

Services

Labor & Employment

Pay Equity

Recognition

Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Employment & Labor, 2020-2023

Education

J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- CALI Award – Constitutional Law, Employment Law and Employment Discrimination
- Labor and Employment Law Society, Board Member
Paralegal Certificate, Villanova University
- American Bar Association–approved program
B.A., Loyola Marymount University
- Political Science

Admissions

Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Chicago Bar Association, Labor and Employment Committee; Litigation Committee; Young Lawyers Section
Women’s Coalition

Experience

Drafted employee handbook for online gaming company including vacation, paid time off, sick leave and other employee policies in compliance with multiple state laws across the country.
Navigated complex race and color discrimination as well as disability claims in Northern District of Illinois on behalf of transportation manufacturing client.
Represented prisoner in pro bono case for commutation petition due to the pandemic.
Obtained dismissal on merits before Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on behalf of leading national transit company in race discrimination allegations.

Blog | March 13, 2023

Illinois Set to Mandate Paid Leave For All Employees

Legal Updates | July 08, 2022

Amendments to Illinois Acts Impose New Compliance Obligations on Employers

Legal Updates | June 27, 2022

Chicago Updates Sexual Harassment Prevention Law

Legal Updates | June 01, 2022

Employer Compliance: Illinois Issues Proposed Regulations Regarding Equal Pay Registration Certificate

Legal Updates | December 28, 2020

President Trump Signs Legislation with FFCRA Variations Effective January 1, 2021

Webinar | September 21, 2023

2023 Labor & Employment Legal Updates: Illinois/Michigan/Wisconsin Program

Webinar | November 1, 2022

Labor & Employment Virtual Series - 2022 Illinois/Wisconsin Program

Seminars | June 9, 2022

Annual Labor and Employment Seminar - June 9, 2022

Speaking Engagements | August 2020

Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) annual employee sexual harassment prevention training, private client

News Releases | January 24, 2023

Five from Husch Blackwell Named to 2023 Illinois Thomson Reuters' Rising Stars

News | July 01, 2022

Bloomberg Law: New Chicago Law Mandates More Company Sexual Harassment Training

News Releases | January 28, 2022

Four from Husch Blackwell Named to 2022 Illinois Thomson Reuters' Rising Stars

News Releases | February 04, 2021

Thomson Reuters' Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Ten from Husch Blackwell for 2021

Media Mentions | December 29, 2020

Fresno Bee: Will California extend extra sick and family leave for state workers? New law makes it optional

Outside the Office

Jillian always has a book in her hand.

Jillian enjoys presidential biographies and novels – both the classics and the latest bestsellers. She also twice ran the Chicago marathon. Having grown up in Philadelphia and lived in Los Angeles, she is a dedicated Philly sports fan and is always cheering on the Duke Blue Devils in basketball. Traveling takes her home to Philadelphia and her favorite spot, Hawaii. At home, her constant companion is her long-haired miniature dachshund, Penny.

Jillian enjoying Hawaii.

Jillian's constant companion, Penny.

Community Leadership

Jillian regularly devotes her legal time and talents to pro bono casework.