Workforce Reductions Can Trigger Retirement Plan Liability and Notice RequirementsBy Steve FloresEmployee Benefits, May 2020Employers that are planning or undertaking workforce reductions should keep in mind that there are certain retirement plan triggers under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code that are tied to reductions in force.
Workplace Harassment Reforms in the Wake of the #MeToo MovementBy Mackenzie E. PickeringWomen and the Law, May 2020Since the #MeToo movement exploded into the public consciousness in late 2017, state legislators from across the country have introduced approximately 200 bills aimed at strengthening protections against workplace harassment and 15 states including Illinois have passed new protections.
Workplace Transparency Act: Not as Clear as You WishBy Carl R. DraperIntellectual Property, September 2020In 2019, the Workplace Transparency Act was signed into law as Public Act 101-0221. This comprehensive bill makes some fundamental changes to the balance of employment rights that now affect many small businesses.
Workplace Transparency Act: Not as Clear as You WishBy Carl R. DraperGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2020In 2019, the Workplace Transparency Act was signed into law as Public Act 101-0221. This comprehensive bill makes some fundamental changes to the balance of employment rights that now affect many small businesses.
