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Effective January – Sexual Harassment Training Required In Illinois

Effective January 1, 2020 Sexual Harassment Training Required In Illinois Beginning in January, as one part of a new law...

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An employee fills out a W-4 form. It's important to stay informed on the latest forms to know how they impact employees and to ensure compliance.

How the New Form W-4 Affects Employee Withholding and Your Payroll

On December 5th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate 2020 Form W-4. It...

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Thinking About Selling Your Business?

Thinking About Selling Your Business?

15 Helpful Steps for a Successful Sale Are you considering exiting your business or desire the flexibility to do so...

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U.S. Department of Labor Final Overtime Rule

Effective January 1, 2020, nearly 1.3 million American workers will be newly eligible for overtime pay. The U.S....

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Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave

As a small business owner, there’s a lot to manage and frankly, it can be daunting. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and all...

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Employees participate in a group training session. It's crucial to know whether the time is paid or unpaid to ensure compliance with FLSA to avoid legal issues.

Employee Meetings and Training: Paid or Unpaid?

Meetings and trainings are an essential part of employee growth and success. Meetings, programs, lectures, seminars, webinars, etc....

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Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program

ILLINOIS BUSINESS OWNERS A retirement savings program is mandatory as of November 2019. You have options, and we can help....

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Sales Tax Responsibilities Have Undergone a Seismic Shift Recently

Sales tax responsibilities have undergone a seismic shift recently due to the landmark court case known as the Wayfair case. This case...

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Do You Have More Credit Card Debt than Emergency Savings?

Putting away money for a rainy day and spending within your means makes great sense. Any financial planner, child of the...

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IRS Warns of Fraudsters Targeting HR Personnel

In December of last year, the Internal Revenue Service warned tax professionals of an increase in phishing emails that...

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Can I Bank Overtime Pay or “Time In Lieu” for My Employees?

Can I Bank Overtime Pay or “Time In Lieu” for My Employees?

If your business pays employees by the hour, you probably have to budget for overtime wages. Non-exempt employees who work over the...

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DOL Rescinds 80/20 Rule

DOL Rescinds 80/20 Rule

The U.s. department of labor recently issued an update bulletin rescinding prior guidance known as the "80/20 rule". Since 2009, this...

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