Philippe Weiss was quoted by Global Banking & Finance Review in the January 27 story "WHICH FEDERAL LAW OR POLICY AREA(S) WILL SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR JOB UNDER THE NEW ADMINISTRATION?," on SSAW’s new survey. Weiss said that thirty-eight percent (38%) of those polled feared that the imposition of tariffs by the new administration might reduce available markets.

Philippe Weiss was quoted in "10 things employers want from a Trump administration," a January 26 Employee Benefit News story regarding SSAW’s new survey. Weiss said that employees were hopeful that promises of infrastructure spending and better trade deals would lead to more job security and work opportunities, at least in the short term.

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Philippe Weiss was quoted in "SURVEYS—Seyfarth polls managers, employees, on impact of Trump Administration on their jobs," an Employment Law Today story on January 25 regarding SSAW’s new survey. Weiss said that immigration limits were cited by 20% of those polled as very likely to impact jobs and workplaces, but both in good and in not-so-good ways, reflecting an approximately 50/50 split, again along manager vs. employee lines.

Philippe Weiss was interviewed by WGN Radio on January 12 to discuss the new Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act. You can listen to the interview from Wintrust Business Lunch here, starting at minute 21:40.

Philippe Weiss was quoted December 17 in "Steps employers can take to prevent the office holiday party from becoming an HR nightmare," a CNBC.com story on what employers can do to throw a great and memorable employee party, but still guard the company against liability from bad behavior. Weiss said that many companies invite spouses for common-sense reasons, as they can act as the 'better half' that tempers the worst instincts and inclinations of their mates. You can read the full article here.

Philippe Weiss was quoted by Bloomberg BNA on December 14 in "Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman Show Wrong Way to Party at Work" on the shenanigans that happen in the new comedy film “Office Christmas Party,” which are not that far-fetched. Weiss said that January 1 through January 30th is always fertile ground for lawsuits that result from the December parties.