Unemployment info during pandemic
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the federal government have made significant changes to the laws governing the availability of unemployment insurance benefits.
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RETURN TO WORK CONSIDERATIONS IN THE “NEW NORMAL”
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause havoc among the nation’s small businesses. Employees have been furloughed, or worse, terminated. “Essential” businesses and small, “non-essential” employers
Back to School and Pandemic Relief for Parents. Remember, “Families First” Paid Leave May be Available
In the midst of the worst health crisis in 100 years, schools in Illinois have begun reopening for the new academic year. This can have
Vaccines in the Employment Context – Can My Employer Require Me to Get Vaccinated?
Unless you’ve been living in a cave or are oblivious to your surroundings, you are well aware of the devastating toll that the coronavirus has
It Can “Pay” to Be Vaccinated!!!
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has just released new Guidelines for dealing with compensation that an employer may owe to employees in the context
Employers Beware!!!! Conviction Records May No longer Be used to Disqualify an Applicant or Employee
In Illinois, it has long been the law that an employer may not use an arrest record as the basis for making a job related
New Law Severely Restricts Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois!
Non-Compete Agreements have been used by Illinois employers for years to restrict employees from going to work for competitors. Under proper circumstances, although viewed as
Beware Negative On-Line Reviews! New Federal Law Prohibits Companies from Restricting the Right to Complain!
Retailers and consumer products companies need to be aware of a new law affecting negative online reviews. President Obama signed the Consumer Review Fairness Act of
No, An Employer Can’t Ask Salary History in Illinois Anymore!!!!
Effective September 29, 2019, it will be illegal for an employer in Illinois to ask or use the salary history of an applicant in making
Vaccines in the Employment Context – Can My Employer Require Me to Get Vaccinated?
Unless you’ve been living in a cave or are oblivious to your surroundings, you are well aware of the devastating toll that the coronavirus has
It Can “Pay” to Be Vaccinated!!!
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has just released new Guidelines for dealing with compensation that an employer may owe to employees in the context
Mandated Vaccination Programs in the Workplace
What Every Employer Needs to Consider The COVID pandemic is continuing with spikes showing up throughout the country. While over 65% of Americans have received
New Law Severely Restricts Non-Compete Agreements in Illinois!
Non-Compete Agreements have been used by Illinois employers for years to restrict employees from going to work for competitors. Under proper circumstances, although viewed as