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2023 State and Federal Employment Law Update (Edwardsville)
Join Amundsen Davis attorney Peter E. Hansen for a seminar discussing 2023 changes to Illinois, Missouri, and Federal labor and employment laws, as well as a recap of significant 2022 changes. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About it From" drop down to receive member pricing.
Effectively Managing Challenging FMLA Issues (Webinar)
FMLA leave management can be complex and confusing for any employer, or even the most seasoned HR professional. Join Scott Cruz, Labor and Employment attorney at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. for this webinar, in which Scott will tackle the most common and difficult FMLA leave scenarios that employers have and will continue to encounter
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First Friday Luncheon – Meet & Greet the County Board
Join us for the February First Friday Luncheon at the Keller Convention Center! This luncheon will introduce to our Chamber members the new County Board for Effingham County. The Effingham County Board is the legislative body of County Government comprised of nine elected members, each representing a geographic district with in the County. Chairman Joshua
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Watch-Out Points and Best Practices Amidst a Changing Employment Landscape (Webinar)
In the wake of a new Congress and anticipated changes in political agenda, employers should be putting an additional focus on mitigating risk of worker misclassification. It is not as simple as deciding whether a worker is a salaried or hourly employee, or a contractor.During this webinar, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP attorneys Ben Johnson
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Coffee & Connections – 1st Quarter 2023
Ever wonder what the Effingham County Chamber does for our local businesses? Do you want to get more involved in local events or advocacy by joining a committee? If so, attend our quarterly Coffee & Connections networking event! Meet new faces in familiar places! This is a great opportunity to invite a friend or business
New Laws Forum – What to Expect in 2023
The New Laws Forum focuses on the new laws and legal developments that will affect ALL Illinois employers in 2023 and beyond. The forum features Illinois attorney and expert, Scott Cruz, speaking about Illinois laws and the latest changes, and how the laws have and will affect your businesses. It's been a busy year, and
Adapting to Change and Leading Your Team to Excel Through Change (Naperville)
Business has changed. It may never be the same. Covid turned our world upside down. Customers have changed as well. They are more cost-conscious, have higher expectations, and more “service-savvy” than ever. Futhermore, competition is fierce. Today, the marketplace demands that we adapt to the changes that have occurred, take a good hard look at
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Valentine’s Wine Dinner
Bring your sweet to the Loft at Village Wine for an amazing six-course meal paired with wine! On Saturday February 11 at 6:30pm, we will have one seating for this amazing meal by Table for Twelve by Chef Thaddeus Bruno, paired with wines by Village Wine. This is a full dinner service and pairing. Seating
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Nuts and Bolts of HR: For Professionals at All Levels (Naperville, IL)
HR professionals are constantly being inundated with changes to employment laws and regulations. The “Nuts-and-Bolts” of human resources are all the black-and-white, day-to-day duties that HR associates and supervisors deal with on a regular basis that tie into employee management and make up this component of what HR does every day. When registering, please indicate
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What’s Changed for Employers in 2023 (Webinar)
A lot can change in a year—especially in the realm of employment law. Stay one step ahead by learning which laws are likely to impact employers in 2023. This webinar will discuss changes in Illinois anti-discrimination law, unpaid leave requirements, and pay equity reporting, among other changes in the legal landscape at the federal, state,
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Business Impacts of the Amendment to the One Day Rest In Seven Act (Webinar)
Amendments to the One Day Rest in Seven Act in Illinois went into effect January 1, 2023. Among other things, the amendments require employees be given a meal period of at least 20 minutes if working a 12-hour shift or longer, and at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every consecutive 7-day period, clarifying
Get Ready For It: Illinois Paid Leave Law Requirements for Employers (Webinar)
The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act will make Illinois just the third state to pass a law mandating paid leave for ALL employees for any reason. While the law does not go into effect until January 1, 2024, now is the time to review your current policies and practices and consider what you
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Protect Your Reputation from Bad Publicity: Cancelling Cancel Culture (Webinar)
Crisis management specialist and media lawyer, Ryan Jacobson, will help identify situations most likely to tarnish your company’s reputation, decide when to utilize a strategy, and guide you through the do’s and don’ts of contending with bad publicity – whether inside or outside of your organization. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the
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First Friday Luncheon – Expungement Day Informational Meeting
Join us for the March First Friday Luncheon at the Keller Convention Center! Topic: Expungement Day People with qualifying arrests and convictions may petition the court to expunge or seal your records. The Effingham County Chamber in partnership with our Workforce Development Committee and volunteer attorneys from Effingham will host an Expungement Day event in
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