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Comparison Chart of Chicago Area Paid Leave

Paid leave laws affecting employers in the Chicago area underwent significant changes at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024. The chart below…

Federal Departments Issue FAQs on ACA’s Contraceptive Coverage Mandate

Key Considerations Given the federal government’s focus on contraceptive coverage, employers should review their health plan’s contraceptive coverage for compliance with the ACA’s mandate. Employers…

DOL Increases 2024 Civil Penalty Amounts

Effective Date January 15, 2024: The increased amounts apply to civil penalties that are assessed after January 15, 2024 (for violations occurring after November 2,…

2023 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards – Food Manufacturing

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries. The most…

2023 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards – Manufacturing

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries. The most…

The Vital Role of Health Equity for Nonprofits: Bridging Gaps and Creating Opportunities

For nonprofits, championing health equity is a moral priority and a strategic move toward building healthier, more resilient communities. This article explores the significance of…

AI Reads the Fine Print (Leader’s Edge)

This article was originally published on Leader’s Edge Contracts can bring unanticipated risks, but finding those can be a slow and expensive process. An AI…

Key Labor Market and Talent Trends in 2024

Organizations across industries struggled to find and keep workers due to persistent attraction and retention challenges in 2023. Zywave’s 2023 Attraction and Retention Employer Pulse…

A Baseball Team’s Misfortunes Continue Off the Field

The 2023 baseball season was all but abysmal for the Chicago White Sox, and their state of affairs off the field has not been any…

Employee Benefits Trends in 2024

Attracting and retaining employees has been a challenge for employers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the labor market is expected to…

Shielding Your Business: Strategies to Navigate the Hazards of Aging Infrastructure

As the aging infrastructure in the United States continues to deteriorate, businesses’ growth and operational success will be affected. These conditions have already led to…

2023 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations – Construction

2023 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards – Truck Transportation

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries. The most…

Want New Talent? (Leader’s Edge)

This article was originally published on Leader’s Edge Finding and servicing clients in an ever-changing environment can be a large enough obstacle in itself for…

What Six Trends are Reshaping the Commercial Sector?

Commercial auto insurance is a vital component in safeguarding an organization’s drivers and vehicles, offering protection against property damage, bodily injuries, and liability issues arising…

ACA Reporting Deadlines 2024

Important Dates February 28, 2024: Paper IRS returns for 2023 must be filed by this date. Reporting entities can file up to 10 returns on…

IRS Releases Guidance on Multiple SECURE 2.0 Provisions

The IRS issued Notice 2024-2 on December 20, 2023, providing guidance in the form of questions and answers with respect to various provisions of the…

Chicago Delays Implementing New Paid Leave Law Until July 2024

On Dec. 13, 2023, the Chicago City Council voted to postpone the implementation of the city’s new paid leave and paid sick and safe leave…

Cook County Enacts New Paid Leave Law Effective Dec. 31, 2023

On December 14, 2023, Cook County, Illinois, introduced a fresh paid leave ordinance, slated to come into force on December 31, 2023, replacing its previous…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap December 2023

Thank you to those that were able to make it for the discussion on December 20th. We had a good group. Discussion Recap 401k Best…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap October 2023

The Welding and Gas CFO Club is intended to be a member-led group where financial professionals in welding & gas distribution can come to share…

I Did Not Have My Contract Reviewed by an Attorney Before I Signed It. Now I Need to Pull a Rabbit Out of a Hat!

Article by Malecki Brooks Law Group, LLC Employment contracts are not entered into because the parties assume a relationship will be without problems. Contracts should…

National Radon Action Month

The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) designates every January as National Radon Action Month to ensure everyone is aware of the dangers of radon. Radon is…

CMS Released 2025 Plan Year Out-of-Pocket Maximums

Highlights CMS announced the cost-sharing limits for plan years beginning in 2025 on November 15, 2023. Medicare and the ACA requires health plans to place…