This webinar is co-produced by West LegalEdCenter and part of the “Protecting Your Employee Assets: The Life Cycle of the Employment Relationship” series. It will feature Charles Krugel (Law Offices of Charles Krugel); Helen Bloch (Law Offices of Helen Bloch, P.C.); Max Barack (Garfinkel Group, LLC); and Gary Savine (Savine Employment Law, Ltd.).

When it comes to dealing with communicable disease-related issues within the workplace, planning is everything. What kinds of things might an employer do to lessen the impact of a communicable disease disaster on their business? Join this panel of experts as they explore these topics: (1) FFCRA-eligibility,…
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When Your Employer Insists You Go Into Work During the Pandemic
The recourse rules for employees are complicated and somewhat untested
By Rosie Wolf Williams, April 8, 2020

Millions of Americans have been instructed by their employers to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. But what if your boss insists you continue coming into your workplace, especially if you’re dealing with an autoimmune deficiency, going through medical treatments or recovering from an illness? Do you have any recourse?
The question is a piercing one for some workers right now, since showing up could increase their risk…
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The Small Business Guide to Unemployment Insurance

By Sammi Caramela, Contributing WriterUpdated: March 30, 2020

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• When an employee loses their job, unemployment insurance pays out to ensure the individual is properly supported for the time being.
• If you have employees, you are required to pay into State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) and the Federal Unemployment Insurance Act (FUTA).
• To apply for unemployment benefits, employees will need to file a claim with their state’s unemployment insurance program.

In life, there are moments and roadblocks we never would have predicted. Take COVID-19, for instance: We are experiencing trying times, and small businesses…
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This webinar is co-produced by West LegalEdCenter and part of the “Cannabis Law” series. It  features Jack O’Connor (Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP); Ruth Rauls (Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP); Charles Krugel (Law Offices of Charles Krugel); Jonathan Loiterman (Green Star Growing, Inc.); and Rusty Magner (TrueNorth).
This episode addresses numerous issues, including recent changes to state laws, best practices for drug testing, dealing with employees who are registered users of medical marijuana; and navigating “drug-free workplace” rules. You can click on the photo to the right for more information or to register.
CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2020
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Continue Reading Financial Poise™ Announces 2 New Webinars: Cannabis Legal & Business Issues for Employers & Employees, 4/22, 1 PM CST; & Managing Leaves of Absence & Accommodating Disabilities, 4/28, 1 PM CST; both are through West LegalEdcenter™

This webinar delves into the mistakes commonly made by employers, and endeavors to provide attendees with the tools needed to help find and fix potential wage and hour pitfalls.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 02, 2020
Compliance with federal (as well as state) wage and hour laws returned to the forefront towards the end of the Obama administration when it appeared that the salary threshold that applied to exempt employees would be increased significantly. While the proposed change will not happen, the Trump administration has signaled that the threshold will nonetheless likely increase. Regardless of where the new threshold lands, employers must nonetheless…
Continue Reading Financial Poise™ Announces “Show Them the Money: Wage & Hour Compliance” a New Webinar Premiering March 24th at 1:00 PM CST through West LegalEdcenter™

With all of the virus fear going on, I’d like to thank the 37 business owners & operators, who attended my presentation last Wednesday 3/11 at Chicago’s City Hall. The room was packed elbow-to-elbow. My presentation concerned employee handbooks & policies. I actually considered cancelling the presentation, but since the city kept it on, I figured I should too. It was an extremely lively 90-minute Q & A discussion. Thanks to the City of Chicago & those who attended!
3/11 Presentation @ Chicago’s City Hall: Employee (HR) Handbooks & Workplace Policies

Continue Reading Thanks to the 37 Attendees @ My Chicago City Hall Presentation on 3/11/20!

With all of the virus fear going on, I’d like to thank the 37 business owners & operators, who attended my presentation last Wednesday 3/11 at Chicago’s City Hall. The room was packed elbow-to-elbow. My presentation concerned employee handbooks & policies. I actually considered cancelling the presentation, but since the city kept it on, I figured I should too. It was an extremely lively 90-minute Q & A discussion. Thanks to the City of Chicago & those who attended!
3/11 Presentation @ Chicago’s City Hall: Employee (HR) Handbooks & Workplace Policies

Continue Reading Thanks to the 37 Attendees @ My Chicago City Hall Presentation on 3/11/20!