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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, IRS AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCE PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CORONAVIRUS-RELATED PAID LEAVE FOR WORKERS AND TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL AND MIDSIZE BUSINESSES TO SWIFTLY RECOVER THE COST OF PROVIDING CORONAVIRUS-RELATED LEAVE

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor Wants Workers to Know Their Rights Regarding Time Off

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The old saying, “You have to work to get ahead,” has merit, but you also need some time off to be a good, healthy worker. In Illinois most full-time workers are legally entitled to time off each calendar week. The One Day Rest in Seven... Read More.

250 New Illinois Laws Begin January 1st; Many Aimed at Protecting Construction Workers

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Starting in the new year more than 250 new laws will take effect in the state of Illinois. Several of the laws are to protect construction workers along state highways, including doubling the fines for someone who hits a construction worker. Starting January first,... Read More.

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Workers at Risk During Cold

Wednesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

Workers at Risk During Cold As temperatures drop, people who work outside are at risk for cold weather related issues. Construction workers, road workers, landscapers all work outside all year round. This increases their risk for hypothermia and frost bite, but what about your eyes? Cold winds... Read More.

Census Workers Expected to Make Higher Wages Due to Low Unemployment Numbers

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Census is coming and the booming economy could create challenges for getting it done. Conducting the U.S. Census requires workers – 500,000 in all. Those temporary employees need to be hired, trained and ready to go in the next two years. This creates a... Read More.

FMH celebrates Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week™ 2017 was celebrated October 1-7, 2017 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. This year’s theme was "Healthcare Foodservice Workers: An Essential Ingredient in Healthcare." This special week was set aside to honor healthcare food and nutrition professionals. “A hospital isn’t the first... Read More.

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Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate’s vote to pass House Joint Resolution 66. The passage of the resolution weakens protections for employers who choose to offer Illinois’ Secure Choice retirement savings plan to their workers. Frerichs championed... Read More.

Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates National Social Workers’ Month

Tuesday, February 28 by Jc Tinsley

When one thinks of the month of March, many things may come to mind. Whether it’s the color green, specific sports, the anticipation of spring and flowers, or even four leaf clovers, many don’t know about another important recognition for March. It is also... Read More.

A Pathway to Licensure: Changes to Law for Health Care Workers with Criminal Convictions

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Effective January 2017, previously barred health care workers and applicants with criminal convictions may once again become eligible for licensure in Illinois. Under a new law, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) will implement a review process for impacted health care workers. ... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt of an op-ed written by Governor Rauner that was published this morning byCrain’s Chicago Business: Illinois has every reason to succeed. We have the hardest-working people in America, the best infrastructure in America and the best... Read More.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, IRS AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCE PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CORONAVIRUS-RELATED PAID LEAVE FOR WORKERS AND TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL AND MIDSIZE BUSINESSES TO SWIFTLY RECOVER THE COST OF PROVIDING CORONAVIRUS-RELATED LEAVE

Illinois Department of Labor Wants Workers to Know Their Rights Regarding Time Off

250 New Illinois Laws Begin January 1st; Many Aimed at Protecting Construction Workers

Workers at Risk During Cold

Census Workers Expected to Make Higher Wages Due to Low Unemployment Numbers

FMH celebrates Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

A Pathway to Licensure: Changes to Law for Health Care Workers with Criminal Convictions

Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

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