Chicago Ordinance Implements New Wage Theft Protections and Expands Paid Sick Leave
Earlier this summer, the City of Chicago passed major labor initiatives to address how Covid-19 impacted workers and passed the Chi Biz Strong Initiative. As the population becomes increasingly vaccinated, the city is back to focusing on economic growth. Prior to the...Decision On Social Security Can Be Disability Slow
Updated: 08/01/2021 Waiting to hear whether you have been approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be frustrating. Your medical condition is preventing you from working, so obviously loss of income and whether you will be getting benefits are huge...
Can Your Employer Fire You if You Refuse the COVID-19 Vaccine?
With COVID-19 vaccines now widely available, many employers are considering requiring that their employees receive a vaccine before coming back to the office. According to reporting by CNBC, some employers are viewing mandatory vaccinations as a competitive advantage,...
EMPLOYEE OR AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to clarify independent contractor status under the fair labor standards act. In this January 2021 ruling, the department is setting the standard to determine whether a person is an employee or an independent...