Conducting an effective workplace investigation can feel like navigating a sundae with too many toppings. Join us as we dish out the secrets to maintaining objectivity, uncovering the facts, and following compliance and confidentiality procedur...

WEBINAR: Join Us for a Culinary Exploration of New Regulations!FTC's Final Rule on Non-CompetesSavor the details of the Federal Trade Commission's newly issued final rule invalidating non-compete agreements. Learn how this will r...

This episode is a three-for-one:We will review:1. The National Labor Relations Board’s latest changes to the “joint employer” rules and explain what this means for your business. 2. The many employment-related provisions ...

On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a salary raise in order for “white-collar” workers to qualify for one of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s three exemptions. If the changes go into effect, they would have a significant imp...

In August 2023, Governor Pritzker signed a bill making significant changes to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act regarding labor dispute provisions, pay provisions, and worker notice, safety and documentation requirements. Sta...

Satisfy your OSHA compliance appetite! Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines is a crucial recipe for a secure workplace. It's not just a legal must-have; it's the secret sauce to nurturing ...

Employers should review and update their confidentiality and severance agreements to comply with new guidance from the National Labor Relations Board. Learn how the NLRB’s new menu will impact your employment policy “cookbook” and the new recip...

A proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor could have a significant impact on businesses that currently use independent contractors. This podcast, with audio taken from a webinar broadcast in June 2023, will discuss the requirements – and ...

On January 1, 2024, the Paid Leave for All Workers Act will take effect, requiring nearly all covered Illinois employers to provide their employees, including domestic workers, paid leave for any reason without the requirement of providing docu...