Compliance
Illinois’ New Salary History Inquiry Ban Law: What you Need to Know!
Contributed by Bethanne McFadden, HRBOOST® Support Specialist In an effort to dissuade employers from blatant, or even inadvertent, discriminatory actions, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law (House Bill 834), which goes into effect September 29, 2019 prohibiting Illinois employers from asking job applicants, or their previous employers, about salary history. Additionally, the law protects an…
Read MoreYes, Have Your Independent Contractors (or Employees) Sign an Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes and Waive Their Rights to Class Action Suits
By Nancy E. Joerg, Esq., Managing Shareholder – St. Charles Office of Wessels Sherman Joerg Liszka Laverty Seneczko P.C. Clients are increasingly aware of the growing number of class action lawsuits across the United States. What should the worried company owner do? The logical response is to have independent contractors (or employees) sign a contract…
Read MoreUpdate: The Affordable Care Act & What you Need to Know for 2019
Whether you are a proponent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or not, it remains a critical piece of legislation that dictates how our clients manage their business. As a partner, in support of all aspects of Human Resources, HRBOOST® remains vigilant in our understanding of the law and the changes around it to help…
Read MoreEmployment Law Hot Topics You Need to Know!
Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein LLC Founder, Lori Goldstein, joined Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss the very latest hot topics that you need to be aware of! Changing legislation impacts both businesses and employees. Don’t miss this engaging exchange of important and valuable insights on a wide range of workplace…
Read MoreHR in the Fast Lane Welcomes Alan M. Kaplan, Principal at Masuda Funai
Alan Kaplan, Attorney at Law and Principal at Masuda Funai, joined Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss what may happen with employment law in the next four years with our new administration in Washington. With so many changes possible, you won’t want to miss this truly insightful discussion to see how you may…
Read MoreKey Legal Insights from Wessels Sherman!
Wessels Sherman Founder, Richard Wessels, and Senior Attorney and Shareholder, Nancy Joerg, joined Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss important items that every employer needs to know! Wessels Sherman has been providing first-rate legal services to employers for more than 30 years! To learn more about this nationally acclaimed firm, please visit…
Read MoreHR Assessments Can Improve the Bottom Line
There are over 80,000 assessments in the market today, but how many are measuring cognitive abilities? In my experience, I find business owners spend a great deal of time molding and shaping their organization to focus on business goals. But sometimes one of the most challenging aspects of operating a business is the employees.…
Read MoreThinking about purchasing an Employee Handbook online? Buyer Beware!
So, it is my first meeting with a client – our agenda: reviewing his current employee handbook. After reviewing this dreadful document, I asked him, “Who wrote this handbook?” Not surprising, he said he purchased it online. This was literally the most disturbing online handbook I have read in years. I was appalled with…
Read MoreNo time to conduct a HR Audit?
In today’s litigious climate, businesses operate within the confines of a heavily regulated employee environment. This includes dealing with a myriad complex laws and regulations. The scope of the HR function includes establishing and administering a host of policies and practices. Many of which involve compliance implications that could significantly influence the productivity and profitability…
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