Medicare and HRAs, the perfect pair to save you money on retiree coverage
By Grace Haerr, IX Solutions As health care costs continue to soar, many companies seek alternative solutions to provide employee coverage, while managing…
Going Solar in Illinois: Key Programs and Financing Options
By Sarah Wochos, Director of Policy and Business Development Midwest for Borrego Solar Systems A solar energy boom is coming to Illinois and…
New California Law Protects Employees and Employers from Defamation Claims in the Wake of the #MeToo Movement
By Allison Sues – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com In the wake of the #MeToo movement, companies have been reviewing their sexual harassment training and…
Creating meaningful human employee experiences can help increase employee loyalty in a time of talent shortages
Courtesy MetLife Today in the U.S., unemployment is at near-record lows, so top talent is in high demand. Our benefits provider, MetLife, has…
Do you know why your state unemployment taxes go up and down?
Courtesy – Personnel Planners Unemployment taxes are a bit like worker’s comp taxes. If you have no worker’s comp claims, you pay not…
The Final Chapter: The Supreme Court Overrules Abood in Janus v. AFSCME and Changes the Face of Public Sector Labor Relations
By Carlos S. Arévalo and Julie Proscia – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking decision in Janus…
Help! I just found out I am going to be audited by the IDES! What should our company do?
By Nancy E. Joerg, Esq., Managing Shareholder – St. Charles Office, Wessels Sherman Joerg Liszka Laverty Seneczko P.C., St. Charles, Illinois (630) 377-1554,…