Employment Law News and Insights

California's minimum wage currently is double its federal counterpart. And, it's going to keep climbing. Late last week, Gov. Newsom announced that the Golden State's minimum wage will increase to $15.50 for all employers (regardless of size), effective January 1, 2023. Employers have inflation to thank for this latest hike. California currently...

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On April 27, 2022, the Chicago City Council amended the city's sexual harassment ordinance with the express purpose of promoting zero tolerance of violence and harassment in the workplace. The amendments will be part of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. The ordinance retains the current directive that: [n]o employer, employee,...

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So, you've started a business all by yourself. That is no small feat. You have chosen an awesome company name, your tax documents are all in order, and your website has been generating lots of traffic. Now, your business is booming, and you're up to your nose in work! It...

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