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- Eighth Circuit Vacates FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Just Days Before It Was Set to Take Effect
- Can Back-of-House Employees Participate in a Tip Pool?
- Corporate Transparency Act No Longer Requires Reporting for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons
- Michael Boxerman Selected to 2025 Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
- Nationwide Injunction Blocks Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know
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NY Times Article Highlights Tension Between Franchisors and Franchisees
The New York Times recently released an article highlighting rising tensions between franchisors and franchisees. According to the article, the Government Accountability Office released a report that support’s franchisee’s claims that they are being pushed out of profits generated by … Continue reading
Illinois Paid Leave Act Will Require Illinois Employers To Provide Paid Leave Beginning January 1, 2024
Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Illinois Paid Leave Act (PLA) will require Illinois employers with more than 50 employees to provide paid leave to employees, which the employees may use “for any reason of the employee’s choosing.” Under the … Continue reading
Posted in Business and Corporate, Employment, Franchisee, Franchisor, Minimum Wage, Wages
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Employee Retention Tax Credit May Provide Significant Pandemic-Related Tax Credits
PPP Loans are not the only relief the federal government is offering to businesses adversely affected by the pandemic. Under the CARES Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, employers may qualify for Employee Retention Credits (“ERC”) of … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Franchise, Franchisee, Tax, Uncategorized
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Illinois Employers Must Provide
Sexual Harassment Training By December 31, 2020
On January 1, 2021, an amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act takes effect, requiring all Illinois employers to provide sexual harassment training to employees. Restaurants and bars will be subject to additional, industry-specific mandates in the new year, which … Continue reading
Supreme Court Rules Federal Employment Laws Protect LGBTQ Employees From Discrimination
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision resolves a longstanding … Continue reading
COVID-19 Guidance for Retail Businesses Entering Phase III
On June 3, 2020, Chicago joined the rest of Illinois by moving to Phase III of the State’s plan to reopen the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this recovery phase, certain industries are allowed to reopen or expand their … Continue reading
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Senate Passes CARES Act and DOL Issues Families First Act Guidance
The Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act the “CARES Act”), which provides businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with extensive financial relief. House passage is expected to follow shortly. The Department of Labor … Continue reading
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U.S. Department of Labor Posts Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ’S
The U.S. Department of Labor recently posted answers to commonly asked questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The questions and answers can be found here.
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Becomes Law
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”), which becomes effective April 2, 2020. Important provisions employers must be aware of include the following: Family Medical Leave Act Extension. Division C of the Act allows … Continue reading
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GUIDING YOUR RESTAURANT OR HOSPITALITY BUSINESS THROUGH COVID-19
As communities across the United States grapple with the spread of COVID-19, the attorneys at Marcus & Boxerman remain dedicated to serving one of the industries most impacted by this pandemic—the restaurant and hospitality industry. We continue to advise our … Continue reading