by bobroff | Mar 13, 2019 | Developments in the Law
On March 7, 2019, U.S. Department of Labor issued its much-anticipated proposed overtime rule raising the salary-level threshold for exempt employees from the current $23,660 to $35,308. If the Rule becomes effective, employees currently classified as “exempt”...
by bobroff | Mar 8, 2019 | Developments in the Law
On February 19, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed amendments to the Illinois Minimum Wage Law (IMWL) into law, increasing the state minimum wage in stages from the current $8.25 to $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2025. While this action was anticipated, Employers...
by bobroff | Mar 5, 2019 | Employee News
HesseMartone welcomes experienced attorney Mary Osborn as head of the Firm’s new Illinois office (Rockford/Chicago) and Special Counsel to the Firm. Mary’s primary practice areas are labor and employment law, representing management and public sector...
by bobroff | Mar 1, 2019 | Employee News
On March 6, 2019, HesseMartone CEO Andy Martone will present a program and lead a discussion on preparing for and managing a benefit fund audit at the Southern Illinois Builders Association (“SIBA”) and Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (“SICAP”)...