FFCRA FAQs #2 (4/3/2020)

The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently released additional FAQs and 125 pages of regulations. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its own set of FAQs.

CARES Act: What Employers Should Know (4/7/2020)

At 880 pages, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act (CARES), has significant provisions that employers, regardless of their size, should understand.

Frequently Asked Questions: Posting Requirement Under the FFCRA (4/7/2020)

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) officially went into effect on April 1, 2020, and requires employers with fewer than 500 employees, or any public sector employer, to inform employees of their right to take leave under the Act.

Streaming Harassment Prevention Training Now Available (4/7/2020)

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, new anti-harassment laws have been passed in several states, including Illinois.

COVID-19 and HRCI Certification (4/7/2020)

HR professionals have all been extremely busy over the past several weeks, dealing with an environment that has created situations new to us all. For most of us, these have been difficult, challenging, and time-consuming circumstances.

Layoffs: Is WARN Notification Required? (3/31/2020)

In response to Illinois’ Stay-At-Home order, businesses that have employees who are not able to work onsite or offsite due to closures may be considering employee layoffs.