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As we open the book on Calendar 2018, there are various concerns for Employers. Obviously, the recent passage of a major overhaul of the United States Tax Code will present many opportunities to Employers, both from an accounting perspective (alleged tax savings) and also from a perspective of handling payroll systems. Obviously, this will be…
Read MoreOver the past few months (and if you go back a little longer, over the past few years), allegations of sexual harassment have permeated the media. Whether it be Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Bill O’Reilly, Al Franken, or Roy Moore, the media has had a field day in discussing sexual harassment issues. There have been…
Read MoreWhile the author is seventy-two (72) and probably will be out of the workforce in a few years (?), according to the United States Census Bureau (National Population Projection Statistics), Employers will be facing some interesting changes and challenges in their future workforces. Those “changes and challenges” will not only deal with technological issues, but…
Read MoreEffective as of June 1, 2018, the Illinois Responsible Job Creation Act, which amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (820 ILCS 175/1 et seq.), is intended to strengthen and stiffen the Temporary Staffing Industry Regulation. It is alleged that there are over five hundred thousand (500,000) Temporary Workers in the State of Illinois…
Read MoreA Chicago law firm, Edelson P.C., that bills itself as the “Plaintiff Class Action Powerhouse” has launched three (3) separate class action lawsuits in the Cook County court system for what is alleged as violations of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (740 ILCS 14/1 et seq.). This Act, which became effective as of October 3,…
Read MoreThe effects of Harvey and Irma will have longstanding impact on the expenditure of federal resources and the everyday life of Texas and Florida citizens. They are also a reminder to all businesses of the impact of natural events and the importance of disaster recovery planning. A business’ first concern should always be the safety…
Read MoreWith the passage of another Labor Day, which was surprisingly quiet in regard to demonstrations and parades supporting organized labor, it is time to take a “quick look” across the landscape to see what the current status of organized labor truly is. While it is very clear that private sector Union Membership has again hit…
Read MoreIn a statement issued on August 29, 2017, the Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Victoria Lipnic, announced that she had received from the Office of Management and Budget Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) – Neomi Rao – Administrator – informing her (Ms. Lipnic) that the OIRA was initiating a…
Read MoreOver my seventy-two (72) years of life, there are a number of constants that have existed. One of them is “no job is complete until the paperwork is done”. This is certainly true with the United States Government and its numerous forms (i.e. new EEOC Forms; new OSHA Forms, etc.). Effective as of September 18,…
Read MoreWhile there is no requirement for Employers to file an EEO-1 Report during Calendar 2017, do not start celebrating too quickly. The “New and Improved” EEO-1 Reports are due by March 31, 2018 and require expanded/new reporting requirements. These new/expanded reporting requirements not only require reporting with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, etc., but also…
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