Tuesday morning:
Phase 4 and IL BIG Program
Zoom Webinar and Q&A
Tuesday, June 30, 10am
Registration required (see below)
Michelle Michals, of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will discuss and take questions about:
* Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, which goes into effect Friday, June 26
* the Illinois Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Program, which is a new program available for up to 3,500 businesses that experienced a limited ability to operate due to COVID-19 related closures.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Minimum wage
increase effective July 1
Effective July 1, 2020, the minimum wage for Illinois will increase from $9.25 to $10.00 per hour. Employees currently earning more than the new minimum wage per hour can remain at their present rate. This increase will not require an update to the IL Dept of Labor's required postings, provided your business is displaying the poster effective January 1, 2020.
The poster effective January 1, 2020 can be downloaded at:
Payroll Transition
All hours worked on or after midnight, July 1, 2020, should be paid at the higher applicable minimum wage rate. If an hourly employee's workday spans across June 30, 2020 and July 1, 2020, two different rates could be used.
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Register for the July 15 Social Media Virtual Power Hour
here
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training required for all employees by Dec. 31
Recent changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) require all Illinois employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees by December 31, 2020, and once per year thereafter – and tasked the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) with creating a model sexual harassment training program employers could use to meet that requirement.
After several delays, the IDHR released its
model sexual harassment prevention training program
along with an
FAQ
.
Now that we have the IDHR’s model training, all Illinois employers should begin planning on how they will administer the training to all employees – including part-time employees, short-term or temporary employees, interns, and so on – especially since the IDHR
announced
that it will not extend the December 31, 2020 deadline due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sexual Harassment Training: Any establishment serving any type of alcohol and benefit from the sale of “ready-to-eat food” will now be required to do additional trainings and implement sexual harassment policies. The general rules and policies include:
- Every employer must have a sexual harassment policy in writing in a staff employment handbook;
- Employers are required to provide sexual harassment training within the first calendar week of the new employee’s start date;
- Employers’ sexual harassment policy shall be available in English and Spanish;
- Training must occur and be documented every year for all employees; and
- Every written sexual harassment policy must have clearly defined language outlining:
* Definition of sexual harassment;
* Details on how and to whom employees can
report instances of sexual harassment;
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A detailed explanation of the internal
complaint process for employee sexual
harassment complaints;
How to contact and file a charge with the
Illinois Department of Human Rights and the
United States Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission; and
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A prohibition on retaliation for reporting sexual
harassment allegations.
Businesses who fail to comply with this law will receive a notice from the Illinois Department of Human Rights requiring employers to comply within 30 days. If the employer does not comply within the 30 days, the employer will receive a civil fine
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Click
here
to read and download this and other Member Spotlights
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The Village's RIPPLE Program
(Resident Incentive for Purchases to
Promote the Local Economy)
Frankfort residents can get a $50 credit on their water bill if they submit receipts from local businesses--a total of $300 with a minimum of $200 at qualifying retail stores and $100 at local restaurants. More details
here
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Forgiveness Requirements Relaxed with Passage of Paycheck Protection
Flexibility Act
On June 5, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. Notable changes will allow businesses more time to spend loan proceeds on permitted costs. This is significant relief for those businesses that were unable to continue operations and bring employees back to work. With many of those employees being lower paid, paying them to stay at home was not well received as it interfered with the higher amounts of unemployment compensation they could otherwise receive. More information
here
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Frankfort Police Department encourages you to join its new Business Nixle Information System
This free service will allow the Frankfort Police Department to disseminate business specific safety and crime trend information.
Joining is Easy
E-mail admin@frankfortil.org with the following information:
• Your name and business name
• E-mail address you can access to receive information
• Mobile phone number
An unlimited number of representatives from your business can register, but we highly recommend at least one manager register per business.
The information shared will be business specific, however this group will also receive alerts pertinent to general public safety.
Questions? Call the Frankfort Police Department at (815)469-9435 or email admin@frankfortil.org
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Chamber members, if you'd like a 19x13 sign for your window, email kris@frankfortchamber.com and she will drop one off for you or you can pick it up at the Chamber Office, 123 Kansas St., Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. Just call before to make sure someone is in the office, 815-469-3356.
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CONCERTS ON THE GREEN
The 33rd season of the Frankfort Chamber's Concerts on the Green series has been suspended for June and July. We hope that Governor Pritzker's phased plan to reopen the state will allow us to present August concerts. We will update you on the status in July.
Thanks to our 2020 Sponsors
CHAMPION ($1000)
Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort
PARTNERS ($500)
Excel Electric
Gnade Insurance
Old Plank Trail Community Bank
Silver Cross Foundation
SUPPORTERS ($250)
Frankfort Preservation Foundation
Jim & Stacy Holland
Phoenix Fire Systems ($300)
RWC Insurance Group
State Farm--Terry Gross Agency
Town Center Bank
CONTRIBUTORS ($100)
Peggy Slager
Chip & Lori Krusemark
Jerry & Karen Vrshek
Frankfort Lions Club
Glatz Management Services
Don & Jeanne Schwarz
Peace Lutheran Church
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CHAMBER MEMBER
SPECIAL OFFERS
AND EVENTS
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The CDC now estimates that roughly 40% of COVID-19 transmissions are happening
before people feel sick or show any symptoms
, and 35% of those with COVID-19
never show symptoms at all
. Knowing this makes it increasingly more important for everyone to consider testing to check for both current or past infection, especially before
returning to work
or other activities. Click on the link to learn more about
ARCpoint Labs of Orland Park’
s customizable service offerings and help
#preventthespread
.
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METT Therapy Services
is a therapist-owned physical and occupational therapy company that has been located in the south suburbs for over 20 years. METT Therapy contracts with Franciscan Health and is located in the heart of Frankfort at 10367 West Lincoln Highway.
METT Therapy provides individualized care for various post-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, chronic pain and vestibular conditions. METT Therapy is following all CDC guidelines to ensure our patients’ safety is of top priority during these difficult times. METT also accepts most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid and is now offering telehealth services. Call (708) 679-2940 for more information or to set up an evaluation today!
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The Frankfort Park District
office is open for Summer registration Mon-Fri, 9am–4pm. Register online, via FAX, in person or our mail/drop box at Founders Center.
View the digital Summer 2020 Brochure
here
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Elements by The Odyssey
- As we navigate through this unprecedented time and resume business with new safety precautions, let Elements put you at ease. We are prepared to accommodate smaller events taking proper safety measures and procedures. INQUIRE TODAY ABOUT RENTAL RATES!
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Fresh Air Experts SanitizeIT
are infection control specialists. We come to your home and business to bring you to Clinically Clean with our disinfecting spray service. We lightly fog our hospital grade disinfectant that is CDC listed and EPA registered to eliminate bacteria, odors, and viruses like
MRSA, Coronavirus, H1N1, Staph
and more. Quick dry, Food & Animal Safe, affordable. Chamber Discount 10% off. Based on sq ft and appointments required. We Clear the Air to give you Peace of Mind 708-888-2008
www.SanitizeITClean.com/Chicago-il
and FreshAirExpert.com for more information
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Camp Bow Wow New Lenox
offers premier doggy day care and boarding with all-day play, live web cams, and all-inclusive pricing! Our highly trained camp counselors are certified in Pet CPR and First Aid to ensure your pup is having a fun and safe time in our climate controlled indoor and outdoor play yards. Stay in the know by signing up for our PUP-dates on our website at
www.campbowwow.com/new-lenox
. See what the woof is about this Summer with your first day FREE!
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Minuteman Press of Frankfort
is participating in
Bounce Back USA
, an initiative created by
Minuteman Press
to offer two free services to help support neighboring businesses as we find a way to work together through these unprecedented times.
First, they are distributing a COVID-19 awareness and prevention posters at no charge to any business in their service area. Second, they are providing free local advertising on the Bounce Back website to stimulate business and help neighbors overcome the tremendous economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and to list your business, click
here
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A way to give back to hospitals and first responders.
is offering catering delivery to many locations. Hospitals have meal trains to feed their healthcare workers. Their individual, boxed lunch is a safe, convenient option for healthcare workers. Its contents are labeled and includes a sandwich, chips and cookie. If your business is interested in donating, please call
Denise Burks, catering manager, at 630-886-2249.
Their full catering menu can be found
here
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Kris Pasquini
Events & Communications Coordinator
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
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Rotary club of Tinley
Park and Frankfort
Victory Chiropractic
Kutula Home Inspections
Atlas Wealth Mgmnt
Isabel's Journey
Bazaar Tobacco
Edward Jones-Brian
Falls
JMC Construction
BNF Consulting
White Street Market
Health Nutz
Edward Jones-David
Sesterhenn
Jersey Mike's, Frankfort
Lincolnway Special
Recreation Association
Portiuncula Center for
Prayer and Poverel
Lincoln-Way Central
Music Boosters
Prestwick Management
Illinois Philharmonic
Orchestra
Bettenhausen
Automotive
Body Fountain
Kup a Joe Cafe
Hanlon Construction
InFocus Guenther
Eyecare
Old Second National
Bank
Trail's Edge Brewing Co.
Frankfort Police Dept.
Ivy League Kids
Frankfort Terrace
Nursing Home
Frost & Associates
Great Space LLC
Certa Pro Painters of Orland Park
Frankfort Baseball
Sue Wolf, Isagenix
Sue Wolf, Mary Kay
Homewood Disposal
Town Center Bank
Frankfort Brass Band
Forest Lumber
Sunset Water & Sewer
METT Therapy
Window World of Joliet
Behnke Photography
Shark Shredding
Robinson Engineering
Law Office of Theresa
Berkey
Village of Frankfort
Buenas Nachos LLC
Friends of Frankfort
Public Library
Roy Erikson Outdoor
Maintenance
Oak Orthopedic,
Frankfort
Platt Professional
State Farm--Denise
Wegner
Kurtz Memorial Chapel
Bite Size Pediatric
Dentistry
Paratech, Inc.
Redtail Market
Gerardi Funeral Homes
Lincoln Travel & Cruises
Sweet Services
Leon J. Kosek, OD
Stifel-Kenneth J.
Stachler
Kernel Sweetooth
Kidswork Children's
Museum
Down Home Guitars
Sweet Frog Premium
Frozen Yogurt
Old Plank Trail Tavern
Royal Salt Cave & Spa
Temperature Pro
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