OSHA Issues Memo on Incentive Programs and Drug Testing
By Matthew Horn – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com On October 11, 2018, OSHA issued an additional memorandum to further clarify its position on…
Politics & Election Law in the Workplace: Midterm Elections 2018
By Noah A. Frank and Brian M. Wacker – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com It’s that time again: Election Season. Employers must be aware of important legal…
Village of Lincolnshire’s Right-To-Work zone struck down by 7th Circuit
By Carlos Arévalo – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com Last week, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals (covering Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin)…
Why your employer sponsored Long Term Disability plan isn’t enough
By Grace Haerr, IX Solutions Request an Individual Disability Insurance Quote If you rely on commissions and bonuses as your main source of…
Future of Illinois’ Mandatory Retirement Program Uncertain
Contributed by Kelly Haab-Tallitsch – SmithAmundsen LLC– www.slawus.com The future of Illinois’ mandatory retirement savings program, Illinois Secure Choice, is up in…
Illinois Expands Protection For Nursing Mothers In The Workplace
By Scott Cruz/Aug 29, 2018 On August 21, 2018, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed an amendment to the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace…
FDIC Publishes Final Rule on Section 19
By Carlos Arévalo – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com On August 3, 2018, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) published its final rule on…
It’s Easier for Illinois Employers to Win Before the IDES on Cases involving Misconduct
By Nancy E. Joerg, Esq., Managing Shareholder – St. Charles Office, Wessels Sherman Joerg Liszka Laverty Seneczko P.C., St. Charles, Illinois, (630) 377-1554,…
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…