Supporters argue low wage workers and minorities will benefit.  Opponents believe the law adds more unnecessary bureaucracy for employers.  Regardless of which position you agree with, on January 4, 2015, Illinois became the first state in the nation to require employers to automatically enroll workers in a retirement account, a measure which affects an estimated...Read More

If you are an employer who purchases background checks for employment purposes, then a new Technical Assistance Document (TAD) issued on March 10, 2014, is a must-read for you.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined together to issue informal guidance regarding the legal pitfalls employers face when making personnel...Read More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With advances in technology, managing employees’ use of social media in the workplace can be tough.  Managing employees’ use of social media outside of the workplace can be even tougher.  The next time an employee walks into your office to report inappropriate social media content published by another employee, start your investigation with the “5...Read More

For the first time in a decade, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has a fully-confirmed five-member board.  On July 30, the United States Senate confirmed all five of President Obama’s nominees. Prior to that vote, the NLRB had been operating with only three members, two of which were “recess appointments.” Because of the manner...Read More