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- Federal Court Blocks FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban: What Employers Need to Know
- Be Sure to Conduct Due Diligence Before Buying a Franchise
- Michael Boxerman Selected to Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
- Enhancing Corporate Transparency: Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect January 1st
- FTC Requests Public Comment for Potential Updates to Franchise Rule
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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
Posted in Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employee Handbook, Employment, Franchise, Restaurant
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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
Important COVID-19 Guidance For Retail Businesses
With the expansion of COVID-19 and a renewed emphasis on corporate responsibility, it’s prudent for all businesses—especially those operating in the retail sector—to formulate a plan to address various issues related to COVID-19. Retail businesses face a unique challenge during … Continue reading
Update: New Illinois Employment Laws Take Effect in 2020
Governor J.B. Pritzker has enacted several sweeping employment laws that will take effect starting at the beginning of 2020. A brief summary of the extensive changes are listed below: Workplace Transparency Act The Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) will take effect January … Continue reading
Posted in Employee Handbook, Employment, Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act, Illinois Human Rights Act, MeToo, Restaurant, Sexual Harassment, Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act, Workplace Transparency Act
Tagged employment laws, hotel and casino employee safety act, IHRA, Illinois, Illinois human rights act, Pritzker, VESSA, victims' economic security and safety act, workplace transparency act, WTA
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Recent Amendment to Illinois Equal Pay Act Prohibits Salary History Questions
The No Salary History law, which takes effect September 29, 2019, prohibits Illinois employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. The law amends the 2003 Equal Pay Act, which made it illegal to pay employees differently based on their … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Equal Pay, Equal Pay Act, Salary, Salary History
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Illinois Employers: Register for Secure Choice by November 1
In November 2018, Illinois enacted a law requiring employers to provide a state-run retirement program to their private sector employees, known as the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act (Secure Choice). The Illinois legislature describes Secure Choice as a “simple … Continue reading
Posted in Business and Corporate, Employment, Retirement, Roth IRA, Secure Choice
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Independent Contractors or Employees?: An Über Question
In an advice memo released on May 14th, theNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) concluded that Uber drivers are independent contractors, not employees. This classification means that under federal labor laws, Uber drivers will be virtually unable to unionize, participate in workplace … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Wages
Tagged employee, gig economy, Independent Contractors, lyft, NLRB, uber
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