Chicago Tip Credit Phases Out Starting July 1, 2024 | “One Fair Wage” Ordinance
The minimum wage in the U.S. first emerged in 1938 when Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act into law. While minimum wage is an important cornerstone of fair labor laws, loopholes still exist for employees who receive tips. By applying tip credit,...
Is a Heart Attack at Work Covered by Workers’ Comp?
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 350,000 individuals lose their lives due to cardiac arrest each year in the United States. And about 805,000 Americans will experience a heart attack annually. A heart attack at work can mean several days in...
Canned Coffee Recalled Due to Risk of Fatal Food Poisoning
You might have heard about the big coffee recall recently issued in June 2024. Over 300 canned coffee products produced by Snapchill coffee, a Wisconsin-based company, were recalled due to a potentially fatal food toxin. Keep reading to find out more behind the...
Dangers of Heatstroke in Nursing Home Residents
The earth’s changing climate has lead to a greater occurrence of extremely hot temperatures each year. The impact of this has resulted in greater dangers for vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly. To prevent heatstroke in nursing home residents in the...