Legislation
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,…
Read MoreCARES 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…
Read MoreWeed while working? Say What?
by Nicole Sandage, Manager for HR Virtual Services Some people are relaxed now that legislation has changed in favor of marijuana. However, we have been listening and many employers remain rather concerned. Don’t worry, we have you covered! You do have rights as an employer too. As we draw closer to 2020, there is a…
Read MoreIllinois’ 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 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 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 MoreSocial Media and Free Speech. Does interpretation outweigh intention?
Recently, the National Labor Relations Board was faced with an interesting case. An employee at a Chicago BMW dealership posted statuses and photos to his Facebook page that were critical of Knauz BMW, his employer. After being fired for his transgressions, the salesmen in question attempted to sue Knauz for wrongful termination. At HRBOOST®, we…
Read MoreThe Corporate Shield Pushed Aside FLSA
The Corporate Shield Pushed Aside for Fair Labor Standards Act, Yes, that means Personal Liability! http://ow.ly/7Pvyp ^NM
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