In recent years, local minimum wage and paid sick leave laws have been taking effect all across the country. Illinois is no exception. Last year, the City of Chicago passed a minimum wage ordinance that requires employers to pay non-tipped employees at least $10.00 per hour beginning July 1, 2015. Over the next four years Read more
At the end of a busy legislative session, a new law was enacted imposing a new notice requirement for California employers. The notice requirement applies to California’s existing Domestic Violence Leave Law. Domestic Violence Leave The Domestic Violence Leave Law applies to employers with 25 or more employees. The law prohibits a covered employer from Read more
Employers are the first to recognize the impact social media has in the workplace. Social media websites are increasingly being used by businesses and their employees for both professional and personal purposes. For that reason, employers have a genuine interest in managing how employees’ social media postings affects the business. Employers must also be aware Read more
