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Attention Illinois Companies: Changes in the Law Will Soon Affect Businesses Using Freelance Workers in Illinois

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / May 29, 2024

Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act Intent of the law Major Provisions Enforcement of the contract by the freelance worker in Circuit Court of Illinois How to prepare for the new Law: Questions? Contact Anthony J. Caruso, Jr, in our St. Charles office by email or at 630-377-1554

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Attention Illinois Companies: Illinois Law Requires Pre-Tax Commuting Benefit Program for Workers in Cook County and Other Counties and Townships

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / March 22, 2024

Effective: January 1, 2024, the Illinois Transportation Benefits Program Act went into effect. NOTE: Employer only establishes the program. Employer does NOT pay the cost of the transit benefit. Covered Employee: Any person who performs an average of at least 35 hours of work per week for compensation on a full-time basis.  Employees have the…

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US Department of Labor’s Final Rule on Fair Labor Standards Act on White-Collar Exemptions is Ready to Set New Salary Requirements

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / February 24, 2024

Timeline of final rule: On September 8, 2023, the US Department of Labor released its proposed rules. As such, the federal agency has a target date of April, 2024 for the enactment of the final rule. The Proposed Rule: The salary threshold would be increased from the current $684 per week ($35,568 per year) to…

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US Department of Labor’s Final Rule on Independent Contractor vs Employee is Ready to Set New Standards

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / February 1, 2024

On January 10, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published the Final Rule (standards) for assessing whether a worker is an independent contract or employee in the Federal Register. The Final Rule is scheduled to take effect on March 11, 2024 The Final Rule is a six factor Economic Reality Test: The above factors…

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Update – New Employment Laws for Illinois in 2024

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / December 29, 2023

The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act takes effect January 1,2024. The Waiting Period of 90 days before workers can take paid leave ends on March 31, 2024. The notice of the law required to be posted by employers is provided by the Illinois Department and is available on their website. The City of…

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It’s Complicated/It’s Expensive: New City of Chicago Paid Leave and Sick Leave Ordinance

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / December 1, 2023

On November 9, 2023, the City of Chicago enacted the new Paid Leave and Sick Leave Ordinance to take effect on December 31, 2023. What Employers are covered under the new law? Any employer with at least one employee, except employers under a collective  bargaining agreement on or before January 1, 2024. However, this exception…

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Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act to Take Effect January 1, 2024

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / October 31, 2023

On March 13, 2023, the Paid Leave for All Workers Act was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to take effect on January 1, 2024. What employers are covered under the new law?  Private and public employers with at least one employee. Also includes State of Illinois, local governments, and political subdivision employers. What employers are…

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Attention Illinois Employers: New Law Affects Businesses Using Temporary Workers in Illinois

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / September 27, 2023

Background: On August 4, 2023, House Bill 2862 was signed by Governor Pritzker. This legislation amends the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act to expand the pay and benefit rights of the temporary workers as well as increased safety oversight by both the agencies and the third-party business that use such workers. Effective: July…

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Attention Employers: New Federal Law Protecting Pregnant Workers

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / August 29, 2023

On June 27, 2023, the new federal law, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect.  Who is covered under the new law? Private and public sector employers with at least 15 employees, Congress, Federal agencies, employment agencies, and labor organizations. Note: employees and job applicants are covered by this law. What does the law…

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Attention Illinois Employers: Changes in the Law Will Soon Affect Businesses Using Temporary Employees in Illinois

By Anthony J. Caruso Jr. / June 20, 2023

Background: On June 16, 2023, House Bill 2862 was sent to Governor Pritzker for signature. This legislation will amend the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act to expand the pay and benefit rights of the temporary workers as well as increased safety oversight by both the agencies and the third-party business that use such…

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