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What Are the Minimum Wage Laws for Youths in Illinois?

Posted on July 11, 2019

For many young Americans, working at a part-time job is an important milestone of growing up. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 20.9 million 16- to 24-year-olds who were employed in July 2018. These youths are working … Continue reading →

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Are You Required to Accommodate Nursing Mothers in Your Illinois Workplace?

Posted on June 26, 2019

Today, there are more mothers in the workforce than ever before. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 70 percent of all mothers with children under the age of 18 participated in the workforce in … Continue reading →

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Employers Should Understand the Illinois One Day of Rest in Seven Act

Posted on April 16, 2018

As an employer, it is your responsibility to provide a clean and hazard-free work environment for your employees. One method that has been proven effective in reducing workplace safety concerns is ensuring that workers are not overworked. Requiring employees to … Continue reading →

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