Interview

I’m Quoted in 2 New Workplace Law Articles, The Economist & Business News Daily, & New Client Testimonial

Both articles are below & here: economist.com-After-Hours; & BND-Small Business Guide to Unemployment Insurance. Sandra Levin President, Orbit Skate Center-Palatine IL, Graphic Design, Network Marketing, Social Media & Entrepreneur I met Charles Krugel through my attorney Lawrence Steingold and retained him to help us with an employment legal issue. Charles is very easy to talk to and you [...]

I’m Quoted in SHRM & Rocket Matter Articles

Wage and Hour Class Actions Can Cost Employers Millions Top 10 employment-related lawsuits in 2017 had a combined value of $2.72 billion Lisa Nagele-Piazza, SHRM-SCP, J.D.; SHRM Feb 5, 2018 Employers that fail to comply with federal and state wage and hour laws could face class-action lawsuits that lead to expensive settlements with workers. "Wage [...]

SHRM Quotes Me in Their 1/9/18 Article “Will DOL’s New Intern Test Revive Unpaid Internships?”; & the HR Certification Institute Quotes Me in Their 1/9 Article “Snow Days Require Clear HR Policies and Expectations”

My contributions to both are in bold blue below.   Will DOL’s New Intern Test Revive Unpaid Internships? New test provides employers with more flexibility Allen Smith, J.D. Jan. 9, 2018 A new Department of Labor (DOL) test for determining when interns are employees who must be paid in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards [...]

SHRM Quotes Me in “Hiring for Fit vs. Hiring for Inclusion: Which Route Should You Take?”

Thanks to SHRM & writer Lin Grensing-Pophal for quoting me in their 9/22/17 article, Hiring for Fit vs. Hiring for Inclusion: Which Route Should You Take? The article is below & online here. My contributions are in blue. Hiring for Fit vs. Hiring for Inclusion: Which Route Should You Take? By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Sep 22, 2017 HR professionals [...]

8/30 Wage/Hour & Classification Presentation @ Chicago’s City Hall & I’m Quoted in “Will More States Opt Out of Paying Prevailing Wages on Public Construction Projects?” in American City & County

Employee Classification Issues-Independent Contractor (1099) or Employee (W2), Salaried or Hourly Compensation Wed, August 30, 3:00pm – 4:30pm City Hall, 121 N. La Salle St – 8th Floor, Room 805 Over the past few years, there's been a great deal of debate concerning how businesses should use independent contractors (IRS 1099 workers) & employees (W2s), [...]

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