As the 2017 legislative session closed in Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed several measures relating to labor and employment issues—including a ban on salary history inquiries. Illinois employers should be aware, however, that the governor’s veto is not the end of the legislative roller coaster ride.
Will Illinois Ban Salary History Inquiries?
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What Would a New FLSA Overtime Rule Look Like?
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta has said on several occasions that the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) exempt...
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Nontraditional Wellness Benefits Improved Firm’s Engagement and Retention
Janet L. Heins|News, Prescription Drug Plans, Relationship Management, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
From standing desks to five-minutes of meditation and taking team walks, nontraditional wellness benefits can help employees to manage...
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How Will Health Industry Mergers Affect Employer Drug Plans?
Janet L. Heins|Consultation, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Vendor Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The announcement of a planned acquisition of Express Scripts, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the...
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IRS Issues New Withholding Tables for 2018
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Payroll, Tax Compliance, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The IRS has released updated income-tax withholding tables for 2018 that reflect changes made by the tax reform law...
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$4.5M Awarded for Failure to Grant Additional Leave
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, California, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A California court recently awarded $4.5 million for an employer’s failure to grant additional leave under state law.
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Courts Have Dueling Interpretations of FLSA’s Fluctuating Workweek
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Wage and hour laws are an Achilles’ heel for many employers. A recent 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...
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Rising Diabetes Rates Are Costly for Employers
Janet L. Heins|Disease Management, News, Relationship Management, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Type 2 diabetes, characterized by high blood sugar and insulin resistance, is increasing among U.S. adults, and that translates...
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DOL Calls for Temporary Halt on Overtime Rule Case
Janet L. Heins|Influencing Government Policy, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The litigation over the Obama administration’s overtime rule should be paused while the Department of Labor develops a new...
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