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NLRB Provides “Fresh” Guidance on Joint Employment

On April 28, 2015 the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued an advisory opinion to the NLRB Chicago Region regarding joint employment.  The NLRB concluded that neither Freshii Development, L.L.C. (“Freshii”), a fast-casual restaurant franchisor with over 100 franchised locations, … Continue reading

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Update: Chicago Employers Must Provide Employees Notice of the New Minimum Wage Ordinance

As a follow up to our last blog entry, “Chicago’s New Minimum Wage Ordinance Takes Effect July 1st,” employers who maintain a business facility within the City of Chicago or are required to obtain a business license to operate in … Continue reading

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Chicago’s New Minimum Wage Ordinance Takes Effect July 1st

Beginning July 1, 2015, Chicago’s minimum wage increases to $10.00 per hour, an increase of $1.75 per hour. This increase represents the first of a series of incremental minimum wage increases scheduled through 2019 and beyond.  The new ordinance applies … Continue reading

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Franchisors and Franchisees Possible Joint Employers

On December 19, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (including a regional office in Chicago)  filed 13 complaints against McDonald’s for alleged violations of federal labor laws by its franchisees. The complaints allege that the franchisees and the company punished … Continue reading

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