Another Challenge for Employers

Employer thinking about problem

The “Employee Background Fairness Act” has just been added to the growing list of protection for employees. Now Illinois employers are faced with the additional challenge of how to work within the law and still protect their business from potential bad hires. So what will that look like?

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SBA Coronavirus Loan Resources and FAQ

SBA Coronavirus Loan Resources Thanks to Senator Rubio and Senator Cardin with #10KSB Small Business Community who answered the following questions to help small businesses navigate benefits during this time. What is the paycheck protection? A year from now will come the time to close the books on this. Payment Protection loans for payroll, rent,…

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CARES Act Summary for Small Businesses

What is the CARES Act? On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). This $2 trillion package will provide relief in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its devastating effects on millions of people and businesses. How does the CARES Act impact small…

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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…

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Yes, 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…

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