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DOL Issues Final Rule Modifying Tip Regulations and Violations under FLSA

On September 24, 2021, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding tip regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which goes into effect November 23, 2021. The rule makes clear the DOL’s intention to aggressively enforce FLSA and other tip requirements. Modifications to Tip Pooling… Read More →

Update on Recent Laws Affecting Independent Contractors (1099s) Status

An “Independent contractor” is a category of worker that is legally distinct from an employee. The distinction between the two is one of substance, not title or a recital in an agreement. In other words, just because an employer calls a worker an independent contractor does not mean the individual… Read More →

CHANGES TO NON-COMPETES IN ILLINOIS

On August 13, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an amendment to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. This legislation that started as Senate Bill 672 codifies Illinois common law standards for enforceability for covenants not to compete and covenants not to solicit customer or other employees. The law takes… Read More →

DOCUMENTS YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD SIGN BEFORE THEY LEAVE FOR CAMPUS

The following is a re-post of a 2020 article I wrote which happens to be just as relevant today. I just dropped off my eldest child for his first semester of college several states away and have been thinking about the many ways in which life has changed now that… Read More →

For City of Chicago Employers: Changes to Wage Payment and Paid Sick Leave

On June 25, 2021, the Chicago City Council passed a new Ordinance No. O2021-2182 as part of Mayor Lightfoot’s Chi Biz Strong Initiative. The Ordinance, which takes effect August 1, 2021, creates new wage theft protections and expands the covered reasons for use of paid sick leave. The wage theft… Read More →

Medicare and Medicaid Issues to Consider for Senior Care and Estate Planning

Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage for people aged 65+ or those under 65 and with a disability. Eligibility for Medicare is not affected by income level. Medicaid is a jointly funded state and federal program that pays for medical assistance services for many categories of low-income… Read More →

B&D’s Max Stein Expert Panelist: Resolving Shareholder Disputes

Max Stein, Member and Litigation Team Leader at B&D, is a featured expert panelist at “Resolving Shareholder Disputes,” a live webinar that premiered April 21st. This webinar is part of the “Complex Financial Litigation” series. In addition to Max Stein, the professional panel at this webinar features John Levitske (Ankura… Read More →

B&D’s Max Stein to Teach About Financial Litigation

Max Stein, Member and Litigation Team Leader at B&D, is a featured expert panelist at “Nuts & Bolts of Lost Profit Cases,” a Financial Poise webinar which premiered March 24th. This webinar is part of the “Complex Financial Litigation” series. The professional panel at this webinar also features Linda Leali (Linda Leali,… Read More →

Eric M. Roberson Named Senior Counsel at B&D

Congratulations to Eric M. Roberson on recently being named Senior Counsel at Boodell & Domanskis, LLC. Eric joined the firm in March, 2019 after a long tenure as Director of Legal Services at a Chicago-based community bank. His comprehensive experience in banking has been a great foundation for Eric’s work… Read More →

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