Noncompete Ban Blocked: What It Means for Your Business

By |2024-08-27T14:05:54-05:00August 23rd, 2024|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Compensation, Employment Law, Federal Law, Noncompetition, Small Business|

In a recent legal development, a federal judge in Texas has ruled against the new rule by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would have essentially banned noncompete agreements. This decision is particularly relevant for business owners, employers, and high-earning employees, as it directly impacts how businesses can protect their interests. What Are [...]

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New Overtime Pay Rules: What it Means for Salaried Workers

By |2024-05-02T13:17:53-05:00May 3rd, 2024|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Compensation, Employment Law, Federal Law, Hiring Practices, Small Business|

Overtime pay rules have gotten some updates. If you’re a salaried worker in the United States, there’s some important news you should know about the changes to overtime pay rules and eligibility. The US Department of Labor recently announced a final rule that will make millions more workers eligible for overtime pay. Here’s what [...]

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Updates to Severance Agreements by the NLRB

By |2024-03-07T10:11:56-06:00March 8th, 2024|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Compensation, Employment Law, Small Business|

Are severance agreements dead? The value of those agreements for employers will be significantly less if employees are free to disparage employers after being paid. Update to Employee Severance Agreements by The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) In recent years, the landscape of employee severance agreements has undergone significant scrutiny and adjustment, particularly with [...]

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New Rules for Independent Contractor Classification

By |2024-03-04T11:32:46-06:00March 1st, 2024|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Compensation, Employment Law, Hiring Practices, Illinois State Law, Small Business|

Understanding the U.S. DOL's New Rule on Independent Contractor Classification The landscape of worker classification in the United States has seen significant shifts over the years, with legal interpretations and regulations evolving to adapt to changing economic realities. One of the pivotal areas in this arena is the classification of workers as either independent [...]

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The Paid Leave for All Workers Act in Illinois

By |2024-01-04T11:21:22-06:00January 12th, 2024|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Compensation, Employment Law, Hiring Practices, Illinois State Law, Small Business|

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act has gone into effect this year. If you are an employer, this new law may affect your workforce and policies around paid leave. Starting January 1, 2024, Illinois has become a trailblazer by implementing the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, signed into law by Governor JB [...]

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Goodbye is Never Easy… 6 Must Know Tips for Firing an Employee

By |2021-01-28T21:10:00-06:00August 11th, 2016|Blog, Business Law, Compensation, Hiring Practices|

We’ve all been there. Whether you’re a business owner or a manager of a business, firing an employee can be tough. Follow the following six tips to make it easier for everyone to break-up the relationship and reduce the risk of wrongful termination or unfair treatment claims. Tip 1: Before firing an employee Give them [...]

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Unfair Treatment in Internship Programs: Protect Your Company

By |2021-01-28T21:09:59-06:00August 11th, 2016|Blog, Business Law, Compensation, Federal Law|

Today’s job market is less than ideal. While the pool of job candidates is large, companies struggle to find manpower to fit their budgets. The solution for many companies is internship programs. Internships are becoming a standard graduation requirement at many colleges and universities with benefits to both employer and student. According to Brian Burnsed, [...]

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Chicago Minimum Wage to Rise to $13 by 2019

By |2015-07-29T15:31:30-05:00February 6th, 2015|Business Law, Compensation|

While politicians in Springfield continue fighting over Illinois’ new minimum wage requirements, the Chicago’s City Council recently approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to raise Chicago’s minimum wage to $13.00 per hour by 2019. In an overwhelming 44 to 5 vote, the City Council’s members approved the following gradual increase in minimum wages payable to employees [...]

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New IRS Ruling on Automatic Gratuities Will Impact Restaurants and Their Employees

By |2021-01-28T20:58:21-06:00August 12th, 2014|Blog, Compensation|

Effective January 1, 2014, the IRS began classifying automatic gratuities commonly added to bills of large parties in a restaurant as service charges instead of “tips.”  According the IRS Revenue Ruling 212-18, gratuities treated as service charges will be classified as regular employee wages and subject to Social Security and Medicare withholdings.  More importantly, restaurants [...]

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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Rest and Meal Breaks

By |2021-01-28T21:03:00-06:00February 25th, 2013|Business Law, Compensation, Small Business, Workers Compensation|

There are federal and state (Illinois) laws small business owners need to know about rest and meal breaks for non-exempt employees- and corresponding compensation.  These laws generally address the following questions: Should an employee be paid while on breaks? Are employers required to offer breaks? How long such breaks should be? Federal Laws According to the Fair [...]

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