Chicago’s New Paid Leave and Sick Leave Ordinance
On April 30, 2024, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) published the final rule implementing the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. …
Navigating Regulatory Shifts: Insights into the Final Rule for Health Insurance
In the dynamic landscape of health insurance, keeping abreast of regulatory changes is pivotal for brokers and clients alike. Our blog post offers a comprehensive analysis of the recent Final …
Navigating the New Normal: How Health Benefits in the Restaurant Industry Have Evolved Post-COVID
As the world grappled with the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant industry found itself at the forefront of change. From adapting to ever-changing regulations to ensuring …
Beyond Numbers: Understanding and Addressing Employee Turnover
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, job turnover has reached unprecedented levels. According to Statista, almost 4.5 million people resigned from[KJ1] their jobs on average between November of 2021 and April …
Attracting and Keeping Your Best: How Employee Benefit Plans Help Nursing Homes Thrive
In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, nursing homes face a constant struggle: recruiting and retaining qualified and caring staff. With high burnout rates and a growing elderly population, finding the right …
Critical Factors in the FLSA’s Employee vs. Independent Contractor Determination
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors, enhancing compliance and worker …
WHD Issues Guidance Concerning AI and Automated Systems in the Workplace
The U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD) just released Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2024-1, addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated systems on workplace …
DOL Issues Final Rule on Classifying Workers Under the FLSA
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors. The rule aims to …
California’s Expanded Paid Sick Leave Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2024
In October, Governor Newsom approved SB 616, which changes California’s sick pay law. These modifications, slated to take effect on January 1, 2024, impact various facets of the Healthy Workplaces, …
What Employers Should Know About the Illinois & Chicago New Paid Leave Rules
On November 3, 2023, the Illinois Department of Labor released proposed regulations for implementing the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA). This law mandates that private employers throughout the …