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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Accepting Applications

$29 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund Accepting Applications  Restaurants began submitting applications May 3, 2021, to the Small Business Association (SBA) for a grant program geared toward combating the economic impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry. The grant program, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, was allocated $29 billion from the $1.9 trillion economic relief bill passed earlier this year. Through the fund, eligible restaurants can receive up to $10 million per business or up to $5 million for a single physical location. Recipients…

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Read more about the article Illinois Employment Law: City Of Chicago Paid Sick Leave
Chicago, USA - July 2015: The sculpture "Cloud Gate" also nicknamed "The Bean," located in Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois. Sculpture was created by Anish Kapoor.

Illinois Employment Law: City Of Chicago Paid Sick Leave

Illinois does not currently have a statewide law requiring private employers to provide employees with paid sick leave. However, the City of Chicago Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance requires employers to provide Chicago employees with such leave. Cook County Paid Sick Leave Cook County has its own paid sick leave law—the Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance. While numerous municipalities have opted out of Cook County’s paid sick leave law, the city of Chicago has not. Thus, Chicago employers are…

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Read more about the article The Benefits of Providing Accident Insurance

The Benefits of Providing Accident Insurance

The Benefits of Providing Accident Insurance For a growing number of employers, voluntary accident insurance plans may play a part in rounding out employee benefits packages to help employees pay for unexpected costs. Accidents can happen to anyone—and the reality is that accidents do happen. In fact, more than 80 million people in the United States seek medical treatment for injuries each year. This article provides an overview of accident insurance and reasons why many employers are offering this voluntary benefit to…

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Understanding Different Types of Life Insurance

Understanding Different Types of Life Insurance Life insurance is one of the most common employer-provided benefits. This article covers the basics of life insurance and the different types employers can offer to employees. Types of Life Insurance Life insurance is divided into two categories: term (including group term life insurance) and permanent (also sometimes referred to as whole). Term life insurance Group term life insurance has a specified coverage period (term), but can usually be renewed or converted into a permanent policy at…

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Read more about the article Preparing HR for Future Health Crises

Preparing HR for Future Health Crises

Preparing HR for Future Health Crises The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for HR departments and HR consulting companies in 2020. Suddenly, employees were looking to HR teams while employers looked to HR consultants for guidance in areas not typically considered a responsibility. This was a turning point for many workplaces—now, HR is expected to understand the health crisis or public health challenges at work and manage the them efficiently. This article outlines four ways HR teams can prepare for future…

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