The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal program that allows employees to take unpaid time off for eligible reasons, with the ability to be reinstated in their current position upon their return. If an employer has a minimum of 50 employees for a minimum of 20 weeks in the current or previous calendar year, […]
ILLINOIS LAW GRANTS WORKPLACE PROTECTION TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW MOTHERS
House Bill 8, signed into law this (last) week, becomes effective January 1, 2015. It provides new protections in the workplace for pregnant women and new mothers. This law requires specific reasonable accommodations for pregnant women including restrictions on heavy lifting, manual labor, access to places to sit, additional time to recover from pregnancies, a private space […]
Understanding What Employees Are Exempt From The Federal Overtime Law
Most employers are required to pay their employees overtime, according to federal and state laws, however, these laws often times contain exceptions. With these exceptions, some employees are not qualified to receive overtime pay and are considered “exempt” employees. Businesses that have more than $500,000 in sales each year or is considered an “interstate commerce” (a […]
Illinois Enacts The Job Opportunities For Qualified Applicants Act
On July 19th, Illinois’ Governor Quinn approved to enact the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act. This law, which will take effect on January 1, 2015, has previously been adopted by Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Rhode Island, making Illinois the fifth state to join. The Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act will prohibit private sector employers […]
Understanding Wage Theft
Wage theft has become a popular term these days. What once was believed to be a common problem for low-wage service employees has now become an issue for Americans everywhere. Whether an employee is not receiving their overtime pay, the incorrect pay, or not receiving their pay at all, there is something that can be done […]
When To Hire An Employment Lawyer
In today’s world, where lawsuits have become a common thing, it is important to know whom you can turn to and trust in the event you are filed with a lawsuit. Whether it may be employee issue or an employer issue, an employment lawyer can help you. While there are many reasons to hire an employment lawyer, here […]