Illinois Employment Law Update | Byrne, Byrne & Company

www.thinkhr.com Equal Pay Act On August 20, 2015, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation (H.B. 3619) which expands coverage of the Equal Pay Act of 2003 to all employers. The bill also increases the maximum civil penalty for all violations, as follows: For an employer with fewer than four employees: For a first offense, a … Continued

Turning Off Electronics Can Be a Real Turn On

It’s amazing how dependent we’ve become on technology and how connected we are to our mobile devices.

Turning Off Electronics Can Be a Real Turn On

It’s amazing how dependent we’ve become on technology and how connected we are to our mobile devices.

Cafeteria Plans: How to Handle Participant Contributions | Chicago Employee Benefits

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors Cafeteria plans, or plans governed by IRS Code Section 125, allow employees to pay for expenses such as health insurance with pre-tax dollars. Employees are given a choice between a taxable benefit (cash) and specified pre-tax qualified benefits, for example, health insurance. Employees are given … Continued

Americans Prefer Cleaning Toilets Over Researching Health Benefits | IL Benefits Broker

www.newsusa.com When it comes to choosing the right health insurance plan, American workers are not spending much time researching the best options for themselves or their families. Even though the terms of health insurance policies can change year over year, 56 percent say they devoted less than 30 minutes to researching their benefits options during … Continued

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!

If your boss has never yelled at you, then either you own your own business, are self-employed, or have a boss who is mute.

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!

If your boss has never yelled at you, then either you own your own business, are self-employed, or have a boss who is mute.

Having a Rude ‘Tude Is Contagious

Smile and the world smiles with you, but what happens when someone you work with is rude?

Having a Rude ‘Tude Is Contagious | Chicago Employee Benefits

Smile and the world smiles with you, but what happens when someone you work with is rude?

Perfect Attendance! How to Handle Leaves of Absence under the ACA | Illinois Employee Benefits

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer full-time employees health coverage, or pay one of two employer shared responsibility penalties. An ALE is an employer with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees (for 2015, this … Continued

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