The Illinois Department of Labor is warning about the dangers of heat on the job. Some of the warning signs of heat-related illness such as heat stroke include excessive sweat
In a flurry of activity into the wee hours of June 2, 2021, Illinois legislators concluded a spring session that saw the passage of numerous measures that will affect employers in the.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
In a flurry of activity into the wee hours of June 2, 2021, Illinois legislators concluded a spring session that saw the passage of numerous measures that will affect employers in the state across the span of the employment relationship. Among the most significant of the many bills heading to Governor Pritzker for signature are acts amending the Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (“VESSA”), and the Freedom to Work Act. It is expected that Governor Pritzker will sign all of the above-mentioned bills.
Changes Affecting the Hiring Process
As we have previously explained, the State’s Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (“AIVIA”) requires employers using artificial intelligence (“AI”) enabled video interview technology during the hiring process to make certain disclosures to and obtain consent from applicants, and also includes privacy protection measu
The ARPA and COBRA
The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) requires employers to pay 100% of the premiums required under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for employees who are enrolled, or will enroll, in COBRA continuation coverage from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021. Employers can be reimbursed for the premium subsidy through a payroll tax credit, for which there is no income cap. In addition, the ARPA extends the COBRA election period and grants a second opportunity to elect COBRA continuation coverage for those qualified individuals who otherwise would be covered but either never elected COBRA coverage or previously discontinued their COBRA coverage. Accordingly, the ARPA requires the administrator of the applicable group health plan (or other entity) to send written notifications regarding the premium subsidy and extension, as applicable, by May 31, 2021, to those individuals who qualify. The Department of Labor (DOL) pu
As the Big Z first reported a couple of months ago, the fireworks show in Godfrey will return this year. The village board on Tuesday night to approve paying four Madiso