Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What It Means For Employers
By SmithAmundsen’s COVID-19 Task Force On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Bill 6201 (HR6201). The legislation seeks to protect private…
Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: Five Questions and Answers for Employers
The coronavirus outbreak, known as COVID-19, has been spreading around the world, including the United States. Employers must respond in rapid fashion and…
Reciprocal Program with Vietnam
By Whitney Barnes, Director of Communication and Advocacy, Illinois Chamber of Commerce This year, the Chamber participated in the American Council of Young…
CDC Issues Guidance on the Coronavirus for Employers
By Suzannah Wilson Overholt – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) slowly appears outside China, employers should take precautions…
The Legal Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and Recruiting
By Allison P. Sues – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com As employers seek to reduce costs and time in the hiring process through artificial…
USCIS Releases New Form I-9
By Sara Zorich – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of…
Leader in Diversity: Illinois American Water
By Whitney Barnes, Director of Communication and Advocacy, Illinois Chamber of Commerce Illinois American Water has become a Midwest leader in utilizing diversity…
DOL’s First FLSA Opinion Letter of the Decade Provides a Reminder—And Guidance—For Reconciling Non-discretionary Bonuses and Overtime Pay
By Steven Jados – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com On January 7th, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued its first…
IL Chamber Membership Survey 2020
Our member survey is open for 2020. It will take about 10 minutes to complete. Your participation is very important. Thank you in…
What the W-4 is that? Answers to Your Questions about the New W-4
By Michael Wong – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com Following the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which made major changes affecting taxpayer withholding,…