November 7, 2012

A ballot measure to raise the City of San Jose’s minimum wage has been approved by the voters. San Jose, California employers will soon be required to pay employees no less than $10.00 per hour. Posting and Notice: Employer’s must post the Minimum Wage Notice in a conspicuous place at any workplace or job site Read more

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced a new initiative to hold employers that misclassify workers as independent contractors accountable. An independent contractor is considered to be self-employed, not an employee of the business or businesses with which they work. Therefore, misclassifying employers do not pay unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation for these workers. Read more