by SFBBG | Oct 24, 2016 | Insights
It is routine for employers to perform background checks on potential new employees before extending a job offer. After all, applicants are not always accurate about their past, and a bad hire can substantially damage a business — both financially and...
by SFBBG | Jul 27, 2016 | G. Terrence Nader, Insights
Under a new law (35 ILCS 200/9-275), the Cook County Assessor is hunting for homeowners who are claiming property tax exemptions for which they do not qualify. The consequences can include repayment of up to 6 years of unpaid tax, plus 10% interest per year plus...
by SFBBG | Apr 22, 2016 | Insights
One of the most feared prospects for many employers is a workforce unionization effort. Management and human resources personnel will often take vigorous measures to avoid the increased labor expense and inflexibility regarding personnel decisions that seem to...
by SFBBG | Sep 3, 2014 | Insights
Two new employment statutes recently passed by the Illinois state legislature will substantially change how when and how employers conduct criminal background checks of job applicants and address the needs of pregnant employees. As the January 1, 2015 effective...
by SFBBG | Mar 24, 2014 | Insights
A great deal of the discussion surrounding the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) deals with large companies and the burden to “big business.” It is estimated that 96% of all businesses in the United States have 50 or fewer employees and employ nearly 34 million workers[1]....
