Join us as we count down and recap some of the big developments in 2020, impart some critical public service announcements, and share a few predictions about what 2021 may hold for employers!
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12/15/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Labor Regulations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Masks ,
Paid Leave ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Sick Leave ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Unions ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Holding the company holiday party in an adult venue – yes or no? How can we serve booze while minimizing risk? What reasonable religious accommodations might be available to an employee under Title VII? Do we need to pay...more
COVID-19 forced many companies to quickly jump into the realm of teleworking or to drastically expand existing programs. What policies should employers institute and enforce to discourage off-the-clock work? Do employers need...more
9/8/2020
/ Business Expenses ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employment Policies ,
Home Offices ,
Interactive Process ,
Off-The-Clock ,
Over-Time ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Reimbursements ,
Remote Working ,
Wage and Hour
Game show fans everywhere will love “Work & Play,” the newest Fair Labor Standards Act game show to hit the air! We laugh, we answer common questions related to exempt and non-exempt employees, and we reminisce about ‘80s...more
Fact is often stranger than fiction. The last episode covered the logistics of the Family and Medical Leave Act – who, what, when, and how long – while this episode will discuss real cases in which employers faced some...more
Navigating the intricacies of the Family and Medical Leave Act can be daunting. Who is an eligible employee and an eligible employer? How long does FMLA leave last? What does intermittent FMLA mean? How can you take steps to...more
What does the Families First Coronavirus Response Act mean to employers? What federal agencies have issued guidance? Are there state- and locale-specific orders in place related to the coronavirus? Finally, what do employers...more
The gig economy is the future of the workforce, right? Or is it an old concept with a modern twist? After all, using workers on a “freelance” or “independent contractor” basis is not a new idea. Whether old or new, there are...more
The increase was signed into law just minutes ago.
The Illinois House of Representatives voted last week to approve a bill that will phase in an increase to the state minimum wage, from the current $8.25 to $15 by 2025....more
With the coming holiday crunch season for retailers, unemployment claims are probably the last thing on your mind. But January is just around the corner, so here are some tips for effective handling of unemployment claims....more
NEWS & ANALYSIS -
Where no performance review has gone before -
By a show of hands, how many of you use annual performance reviews? And how many of you think that there must be a better way to manage your employees? If...more