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” but making less than $35,308 will be reclassified as nonexempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay. In evaluating […]
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 should not overlook other important changes to the IMWL. Damages recoverable by […]
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 employers. Mary is an SHRM-CP and has taught Human Resource Management at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. Mary has […]
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”) Lunch and Learn. The purpose of this program is to assist employers in preparing for, dealing […]