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Department Of Labor Modifies Tip Rule

If you have tipped employees, then you should be aware of the Department of Labor’s new regulations. The requirements for how employers administer tips will be changing on December 28, 2021. This summary will explain the changes and provide some

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Illinois Non-Compete Laws Coming in 2022

As states across the country continue to impose limitations on non-competition and non-solicitation agreements between employers and employees, Illinois has recently followed suit by codifying new restrictions. On May 31, 2021, Illinois’ state

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What the American Rescue Plan Act Means for Employers

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). The ARPA contains a $1.9 trillion budget and has several provisions that directly affect employers.
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EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Covid-19

The evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges to employers seeking to keep their employees and customers safe while also remaining in compliance with the law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has

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Navigating the Warn Act During Covid-19

As employers continue to deal with the ramifications of shutdowns and absences relating to COVID-19, they may consider mitigation strategies in the face of an economic or business downturn. If an employer is considering plant closings or mass

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Arbitration Agreements, Class Action Lawsuits, and the Supreme Court’s Ruling

The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a major decision in the caseEpic Systems Corp. v. Lewisthat upholds the rights of employers to require its employees to pursue individual arbitration for resolving employment disputes.

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General Counsel of NLRB offers Employers Relief on Handbook Rules and Policies

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Continuing an effort to reverse or modify many of the employee and union-friendly policies promulgated by his predecessor, the NLRB’s General Counsel, Peter Robb, announced new guidance on handbook rules and policies following the NLRB’s

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