DOL suspends 2024 independent contractor rule enforcement, under review
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently issued a field assistance bulletin providing guidance on how to determine employee or independent contractor status when enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act. While the department reviews the 2024 final rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act – which is also being challenged in federal…
Read MoreMerger bolsters Henderson’s architectural legacy
REspace adds new dimensions to Edwardsville institution For nearly 50 years, Henderson Associates Architects, Inc., has delivered innovative, functional, and cost-effective architectural solutions for buildings, cityscapes, parks, and neighborhoods. The company’s new merger with REspace Design LLC will strengthen Henderson’s legacy and add a new dimension to the classic architectural institution. Located in downtown Edwardsville,…
Read MoreO’Fallon area chamber hosts recent ribbon cutting for ALCE LovelyLoons
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on May 6 for ALCE LovelyLoons, located at 111 Union Hill Road, Suite C, in Fairview Heights. Seen preparing to cut the ribbon in the photo is Owner Nancy Quiroz. The company’s tagline: “Making events more Lovely” To learn more, visit online at https://ofallonchamber.com/alce/. Photo courtesy…
Read MoreAnderson Hospital Surgical Services achieves milestone: First 7D FLASH™ Navigation System procedure
Anderson Hospital Surgical Services recently announced the successful completion of its first surgical procedure using the advanced 7D FLASH™ Navigation System—a cutting-edge technology that enhances surgical precision and elevates patient care. The procedure was performed by Dr. Brendan Fong, a neurosurgeon with Neurosurgery of St. Louis and a member of Anderson Medical Group. Dr.…
Read MorePark North Golf Club in Edwardsville to host open interviews May 20-22
Metro East golf entertainment complex hiring for key roles ahead of summer grand opening Park North Golf Club, the area’s newest destination for entertainment, golf, and family fun, will host open interviews from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 at the SIUE Cougar Pavilion and again from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May…
Read MoreThe Prescription for Harm: Why tariffs on pharmaceuticals threaten American health
By PETER NORVID, MD I spent my entire professional life working to serve patients in the Chicagoland area and many of the patients I served were Medicare patients. The cost of prescriptions might not have always been a factor for many of the patients in my care, but I always tried to be mindful of these…
Read MoreThird defendant sentenced to prison in $1.7 million vehicle sale fraud scheme
BENTON, Ill. – A southern Illinois district judge sentenced a St. Louis man to 87 months in federal prison for his involvement in a vehicle sale scheme targeting victims in Madison, Jasper, Bond and Fayette counties. Alen Saric, 36, pleaded guilty in February to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of…
Read MoreFirst Mid Bank & Trust emphasizes importance of local small businesses
According to the Pew Research Center, 99 percent of businesses in the United States are classified as small businesses, making up just under 50 percent of total private sector employment. During Small Business Awareness Month in May, First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) wants to highlight the importance of small businesses and feature a…
Read MoreWiegmann Associates adds Bryan Webb to leadership team
Wiegmann Associates has added Bryan Webb of Columbia, Ill., to its leadership team as Controls Manager. Webb is responsible for overseeing Wiegmann’s controls team of engineers, installers and service technicians in commissioning, installing and maintaining controls systems for clients in St. Louis and across the United States. He supervises the design and implementation of controls…
Read MoreL&C to offer real estate classes during summer semester
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers. An individual must pass a total of 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. Lewis and Clark is offering three different…
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