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Preparing Your Home for Hurricane Season 2020
Hurricane season starts June 1, and experts expect it to be an especially nasty one. Though you can’t stop a hurricane, you can prepare for it. By planning ahead, you can give yourself a greater chance of riding a storm out safely.
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Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, BeReal, and even LinkedIn are all social media sites that have taken over much of our everyday lives. Whether you are mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, watching a stream of TikToks that have been perfectly curated on your for-you page, or… Read more
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Predictive Scheduling laws, more commonly known as Fair Workweek laws, have become a hot topic nationwide. In 2017, Oregon took the lead by enacting a statewide Fair Workweek law, paving the way for other state and city jurisdictions to pass or introduce similar legislation, including, but not… Read more
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On Monday, March 13, 2023, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Paid Leave for Workers Act into law, adding Illinois to the list of now three states that require employers to offer paid leave for any reason. Below we’ve gone over everything you need to know regarding the new act. Taking effect… Read more
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Earlier this month, it was announced that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) would go into effect on June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to their workers for any known limitation they may have related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical… Read more
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While you may not be familiar with the term “biometrics,” you've probably seen biometrics in action. Take, for instance, your favorite spy movie—when the bad guy uses an eye scan to gain access to their evil lair, or in real life, when you unlock your iPhone with facial recognition. … Read more
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When you start a new job, you’ll receive a few guidelines outlining what your new role entails. These guidelines can include your schedule, code of conduct, how to track your pay, and—if required—a uniform guideline. However, what often isn’t included is the expectation that you’ll be paying out of… Read more
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When business is forced to temporarily close down due to events outside the owner’s control — like a public crisis or natural disaster — it can be devastating. Many businesses wouldn’t survive this kind of interruption without a business interruption insurance policy.
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If you’re a business owner whose business has lost revenue due to government-ordered shutdowns or a health-crisis related slowdown, you may be considering filing a business interruption claim. If you are, you may have also encountered a whole raft of terms and concepts relating to business… Read more
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Ever heard a lawyer speak and wonder what the heck they were saying? It can sometimes feel like lawyers have their own language, especially if you’ve never been involved in a claim before. The justice system uses many terms with specific definitions, which may be different from the way… Read more
