Buying or Selling a Business? A Guide to the Different Forms the Transaction Could Take
When deciding to sell your company, there are a number of different ways it can be accomplished. A lot of the decision can stem from
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Illinois’ “Ban the Box” Law Prohibits Employers from Making Criminal History Inquiries of Applicants
“What do you mean I can’t ask an applicant if they have any criminal convictions on my company’s employment application?” “How am I supposed to
Thoughts On The Freedom To Work Act
I recently spoke on a panel discussion at the DuPage County Bar Association “Mega Meeting” in Lisle on the subject of “The Freedom to Work
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
An Employer’s Guide to Preventing and Managing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Workplace sexual harassment creates significant legal exposure for employers (as well as management/supervisory employees) and it can also have a devastating effect on the health
Don’t Get Taken Advantage of by Intermittent FMLA Abuse
As most employers with 50 or more employees know, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees to take up to twelve (12)
Employment Law Update for 2017
Ah, Illinois, the land of wonder, where is is illegal to fish while sitting on a giraffe’s neck; or eat in a place that is
Suburban Cook County Joins the $13.00 an Hour Bandwagon for Non-Tipped Employees
As you may know, the City of Chicago has passed legislation gradually increasing the minimum wage to $13.00 per hour by July of 2019.
The Top 6 Reasons Employers Get Sued
Illinois has some of the most employee-friendly laws in the country. Even well-intentioned employers may unwittingly run afoul of our ever-evolving laws, suffering severe
How the Grinch Stole Your Holiday Party Joy!
We all know that the holiday season is beginning. Soon, businesses will be celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day and other winter holidays.
Penalized For Exercising Your Right to Vote?
The elections are just about 5 weeks away. We’ve all been bombarded with ads and pleas telling us “Your Vote is Important!” The right
School Visitation Rights
Now that school has started up again, it’s always a good time to remember that employees in Illinois have the right to take time off
New Law in Illinois Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements For Low Wage Employees
In a first of its kind measure designed to free low wage earners from undue restrictions in finding other jobs in their field, Illinois has
Conciliating an EEOC Discrimination Charge
This is Part 2 of a 2 Part series designed to educate employers on the EEOC Charge Process. It picks up at the point where
How to Initially Respond to EEOC Discrimination Charge
This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series designed to guide employers through the EEOC Charge Process. It takes an employer all the way
New Illinois Law – Child Bereavement Leave Act
Illinois has just passed a new law, the “Child Bereavement Leave Act” which will allow up to 10 working days of unpaid leave to
Employer Guidance on the Zika Virus
The Zika virus (spread through particular mosquitos) is spreading throughout not only South America, but also here in the United States. At its current rate
Don’t Share Your Office Passwords
Password sharing. Don’t do it!!! It’s a common phenomenon in the workplace, yet it can lead to unexpected liability in the employment law context for
Reference Checks: What Can an Employer Say or Not Say
Getting that call from a prospective employer of one your former employees can make any business owner nervous. “What can I say?” “What can’t or
It’s Contagious… Paid Medical Leave is Coming to Chicago Employees
Recently, the City of Chicago passed, (by a vote of 48-0) legislation known as the Paid Sick Leave Ordinance which will provide Chicago employees up