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Hiring Interns The current economic situation in this country has led to an increase in the use of unpaid internships by companies, especially unpaid internships for young people who have been hit particularly hard by unemployment. However, employers need to be extra careful in this regard since the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently announced [...] Employment Contact being signed by the employee The legal landscape regarding the use of independent contractors has dramatically changed over the past several years. For decades, employers’ use of independent contractors was not only rarely challenged, but it was also a way they could save significantly on labor and other costs associated with hiring employees. [...] Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) On May 27, 2009, the Illinois legislature approved a significant overhaul to the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act, also know as VESSA, which requires covered employers to provide leave and other accommodations to employees and their family members who are victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence. [...] Pending Legislation – FORWARN Act Introduced just recently into the House and Senate, the Federal Oversight, Reform, and Enforcement of the WARN Act (“FOREWARN Act”) would dramatically amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”). The FOREWARN Act was introduced in response to the significant rise in factory closings and mass layoffs currently [...] The 2009 Edition of The Employment Law Toolkit by Arnstein & Lehr Partner E. Jason Tremblay is now available. The Employment Law Toolkit is a comprehensive resource highlighting the significant employment and labor issues facing Illinois employers in today’s business environment. It focuses on providing practical and cost-effective suggestions on how to avoid [...] General-Counselor contributor and Arnstein & Lehr Partner, E. Jason Tremblay, published the following article entitled, “Avoiding Employment-Related Litigation in 2009 and Beyond: 14 Preventative Measures Every Employer Should Complete,” for HR Advisor. HR Advisor May-June 2009: Avoiding Employment-Related Litigation in 2009 and Beyond Publish at Scribd or explore others: [...] On March 19, 2009, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released model COBRA notices required under the COBRA provisions of the 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (“ARRA” or “Act”). As previously reported, the Act impacts COBRA coverage, and the means by which employers may claim the tax credit for COBRA subsidies paid under the [...] US Immigration Logo For the second time in a little over a year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) issued a revised Form I-9 to be used by employers to verify an employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Effective February 2, 2009, employers will have to complete the updated Form I-9 for [...] |
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