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A Weighty Question for Employers: Is it Illegal to Discriminate Against Employees Because of Obesity?

By Wayne "Skip" Adams
Nov 14, 2018 11:34 AM - Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), one of the issues which continues to perplex employers is whether obesity is a disability under the Act. The answer to this question is important for many reasons.
Weiss & Company LLC celebrates 50th anniversary in style

Nov 12, 2018 1:00 AM - Last month, a crowd of over 300 gathered at The Glen Club in Glenview to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Weiss & Company LLP, one of the area's most enduringly successful accounting firms.
The most ignored retirement asset

By Richard Glover
Nov 12, 2018 1:00 AM - The main goal of someone when they retire is to make sure they have protected the Longevity of their money, they can maintain a Lifestyle they are accustomed, to have the Liquidity needed to maintain that lifestyle, and to leave a Legacy to their heirs.
Switching accounting methods can provide instant tax savings for manufacturers

Nov 9, 2018 1:00 AM - As a manufacturer or distributor, you probably determine taxable income using the accrual method of accounting but switching accounting methods can provide tax savings. In the past, anyone with inventory was generally required to file tax returns under the accrual method. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed this requirement in 2018. Under the new tax law, manufacturers can now switch to the cash basis for tax reporting if gross revenue is under $25 million. The new tax law provides many advantages for manufacturers.
KRB to merge operations with Weiss & Company LLP

Nov 2, 2018 1:00 AM - Kipnis, Rosen & Bloom, Ltd. of Skokie, is merging its practice and operations with Glenview-based Weiss & Company LLP, according to a joint statement released from the two privately held independent CPA firms.
Entrepreneurs as builders of Chicago -- The Ready City

Oct 23, 2018 8:43 AM - Chicago, I love. Who wouldn't? Chicago is a stunningly beautiful and lovable city. Many of Chicago's neighborhoods and suburbs are its diamond necklace. Others are its noose.
FBI technology upgrades benefit financial industry Coming soon -- FBI "Rap Back" for all federally chartered banks

Oct 22, 2018 1:00 AM - FBI Rap Back background check service, available soon through Accurate Biometrics, allows a bank to receive updated criminal history records on FBI fingerprint-based background inquires.
Workforce planning for the future -- are you ready?

Oct 22, 2018 1:00 AM - You've seen the headlines and probably experienced the pain. Hiring is getting tougher. Job candidates can take their pick of employers, and companies need to adapt to survive.
Why financial wellness can be a talent retention tool

Oct 22, 2018 1:00 AM - In today's economic climate, the issue of talent is front and center for many business owners who are having challenges not only finding and recruiting top talent -- millennials in particular -- but also making sure they thrive once they're employed.
Checkbox training doesn't fix harassment

Sep 14, 2018 1:00 AM - Every HR leader has likely told a manager that sleeping with a subordinate is a lawsuit waiting to happen, and that unwelcome sexual jokes and/or touching are inappropriate in the workplace.

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