Graduates flock to New York City’s skyscrapers and San Francisco’s tech startups to kickstart their careers. They are reliable places to enter the job market – but there are better metro areas.
New laws require Illinois and Cook County employers to provide employees with paid leave that can be used for any reason, while a new Chicago law, effective July 1, 2024, requires Chicago employers to provide both paid leave that can be used for any reason and paid sick leave.
The sudden emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic is dealing a severe blow to state economies, businesses and workers. First and foremost, states are strengthening their health care capacity in the event that demand for medical services surge. Ensuring there are enough licensed health care professionals is a key component in this preparation.