by Andy Arnold | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Illinois recently passed legislation to allow nursing home cameras for video and audio monitoring to ensure the safe and humane treatment of residents. The bill is awaiting a decision from Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. The legislation would allow families to place video... read more
by Andy Arnold | Jul 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, recently announced that parents working for Virgin Management will begin receiving up to one year of paid parental leave after the birth of a child, at up to 100% of their base salary. This policy offers new parents –... read more
by Andy Arnold | Jul 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
An AT&T executive was fired recently after an employee accused him of keeping and sending racist images on his work phone. The offensive images came into the spotlight when Knoyme King, a 30-year employee at AT&T, filed a lawsuit against Aaron Slator and other... read more
by Andy Arnold | Jul 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
A new plan proposed by President Obama would potentially raise compensation for more than 5 million Americans by changing their employment classification. This proposal would update the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of the late 1930s, which aimed to protect... read more
by Andy Arnold | Jun 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
When it comes to the early stages of a business, entrepreneurs often take shortcuts. Creating a product and establishing a client base give way to many legal matters. Whether the business is a success or a failure, money ultimately complicates everything. What can go... read more
by Andy Arnold | Jun 24, 2015 | Employment Law, Uncategorized
More companies are implementing non-compete agreements for low-wage employees, who are less capable of working farther away and less likely to have savings to fall back on. To combat this, a bill has been introduced in the Senate by senators Al Franken (D-Minn.) and... read more