Having a disability does not always mean sustaining gainful employment is impossible. In fact, many people who have various disabilities are employed and thrive at their job. Also, there are vast many numbers o...
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Throughout the 20th century, workers in the United States fought for job protection, safety regulations, higher wages, and benefits through unionizing. Because of unions, the average factory, warehouse, or manu...
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A temporary employee voluntarily quit without notice to the employer, they simply stopped showing up. Two weeks later, the former employee filed an unemployment claim with the Illinois Department of Employment ...
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Businesses and employers of all sizes know employer taxes are mandatory in Illinois, just like workers’ compensation coverage. But how do you know what to pay and how often? Do you pay additionally if a forme...
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Angela started a small business from her home selling ceramics and housewares she makes herself. She hired an assistant to help her with shipping, packaging, and customer relations. She primarily sells items at...
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Your former employee filed a wrongful termination claim against you last month, claiming that you retaliated against them for reporting an OSHA violation. You have evidence to prove the termination was based on...
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You may be thinking about filing an offer in compromise with the IRS. The IRS has sent you letter after letter for the past year threatening more severe action and penalties, from wage garnishment to seizure ...
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When you owe back taxes to the federal government, they can take civil enforcement action to collect on the delinquent debt. If the IRS believes that you intentionally tried to avoid paying the full taxes owed,...
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Is the federal government trying to collect back taxes from you, your family, or your business? If so, it is normal to be stressed out and overwhelmed—especially if you believe the amount is incorrect, unfair...
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If you owe more than $10,000 in federal taxes, you could be subject to a lien and may want to look into an IRS lien removal. As described by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a tax lien is “the governmentâ€...
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