Starting a business is not easy. It will require you to make several key decisions, and we want to help. Often times, businesses do not quickly turn a profit and the owner may not be able to afford their own...

Effective January 1, 2020, all employers who contract with employees and non-employees (including all contractors) should review, and likely revise, all employment agreements, including separation/severance agreements because all noncompliant agreements will now be void. Here are the three types of...

There were three key changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act, effective January 1, 2020. The three key changes are as follows: Expanded prohibition of harassment and discrimination Requires employers to report on adverse judgments and settlements Requires employers to...

Some states, including Illinois, have legalized recreational use of marijuana. Effective January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA) defines marijuana as a lawful product for state purposes. The impact on employers in Illinois is that this act...