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Who Is Eligible for an IL Small Business Emergency Loan?

Posted on April 21, 2020

The global pandemic of COVID-19 is on everyone’s minds these days. Millions of confirmed cases have been reported, and tens of thousands of people have died in the United States due to complications from the virus. Health and government officials … Continue reading →

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Providing Adequate Provision for Nursing Mothers: FLSA Section 7(r)

Posted on April 15, 2014

When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, it amended a portion of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to accommodate nursing mothers who return to work after the birth of their child. Failure to follow … Continue reading →

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Hiring Practices Could Mean Tax Credit for Small Businesses

Posted on February 12, 2014

Under Illinois employment law, businesses who hire certain groups of employees could earn big tax credits this year. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, employers who participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program could earn up to … Continue reading →

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