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Dec 11, 2019 9:22 AM - All business entities face risk. Some aspects are insurable while some are not. But just because the risk is insurable, does that mean you should buy insurance?
Legal recreational marijuana and unintended consequences

Dec 11, 2019 1:00 AM - Illinois is embarking on a grand public policy experiment starting Jan. 1, 2020 when it legalizes the sale, use and possession of recreational marijuana. Like all public policy experiments, there will be good and bad unintended consequences that impact Illinois employers.
The impact of kindness on culture

Dec 11, 2019 1:00 AM - Kindness does not have to be planned out in advance, repeated, or documented.
Risks for future medical issues and the ADA

Nov 25, 2019 1:00 AM - Employers sometimes express concerns about the health issues an employee or applicant may develop in the future due to his or her current physical condition, particularly weight. Whether the employer is focused on future safety concerns, the individual's longevity or potential worker's compensation claims, these conversations can get a bit dicey.
Making the most of wellness programs: Five ways to help people take advantage of well-being programs

By Tom Kunst
Nov 11, 2019 2:21 PM - As people seek to improve their health habits, here are some tips to help consumers become healthier and make the most of their well-being programs.
Communities embrace potential of opportunity zones

Oct 24, 2019 3:13 PM - Following the release of the second tranche of federal Opportunity Zone regulations by the Treasury Department in April 2019, investors and community stakeholders were emboldened by the clarity provided by those regulations to further explore ways in which the tax incentive can spur economic development in the communities that truly need it.
Surviving and thriving during an economic downturn

Oct 16, 2019 1:00 AM - With the Great Recession almost ten years in our rearview mirror, we are all better positioned to leverage the lessons learned into preparedness for what may lie ahead.
Take the time to train well

Oct 14, 2019 2:23 PM - You've hired a great new employee who will help you immensely with your ever-growing workload, and you can't wait to get started.Do you have time in your schedule to train this new person (and train well)?
Co-working space or office lease? The bottom line isn't just money

Sep 11, 2019 8:57 AM - The popularity of co-working arrangements over traditional office leases continues to grow, and it's easy to see why. They're more flexible, require much less planning, and offer substantial cost savings on both space and services. No wonder today's millennial workforce loves them. What's not to like? Plenty, argue attorneys Scott Hargadon and Holly Eubanks, specialists in leasing law at Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle, a leading Chicago area commercial real estate law firm. Beneath the seemingly obvious benefits, the two point out, lurks a quagmire of potentially costly risks, due largely to a lack of well-defined rights and regulations.
Business laws up-to-date

Sep 11, 2019 8:52 AM - This summer saw some business-critical legislation become laws. Updates are provided here on two new laws,

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