Events

Hiring a competitor’s employee and being threatened by a new hire’s former employer can be challenging. There are many myths and misconceptions tied to employee non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Additionally, many employers (and employees) lose sight of significant risks related to trade secrets and confidentiality obligations. In this webinar, Jeff Glass from the law firm

This half day LIVE seminar will provide a comprehensive analysis of often-confusing unemployment insurance laws with specific guidance and insights beneficial to Human Resources, CFO, Accountants and Payroll Professionals. Unemployment insurance disputes often involve various key principles and practices which, when applied effectively, can lead to a prompt and cost-effective resolution of former (and current)

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

Plan to attend to hear a summary and discussion of the major Commission and Court rulings affecting the Workers’ Compensation Industry over the past years. John Campbell from Keefe Campbell Biery and Associates will discuss the impact of the cases on your litigation handling. Questions will also be taken to allow for immediate feedback on

With the legalization of cannabis drug testing practices and procedures are being scrutinized more, especially reasonable suspicion testing. With these changes and increased scrutiny, it is vitally important for businesses to understand how the current and new laws impact drug testing, areas being scrutinized, as well as training for those involved in the drug testing

In this webinar, Allison Sues and Suzanne Newcomb of Amundsen Davis will: - Breakdown employers’ obligations under the Illinois Equal Pay Act amendments and discuss best practices to avoid liability - Summarize employers’ pay transparency obligations under laws currently in effect around the U.S. - Identify pay transparency laws expected to pass in the near

Employers strive to make great hiring decisions and, naturally, often require job candidates to undergo background checks to ensure candidates are qualified for the position, trustworthy, and do not pose a risk to the organization or others. Yet, federal, state, and local laws (as well as administrative agencies) have increasingly limited an employer’s right to

Sean Darke from Dykema will moderate the virtual panel discussion on “The Good, Bad, and Ugly of BIPA!” As litigation continues to explode in BIPA, Dykema has assembled a panel to discuss the recent changes to BIPA and recent case law that continues to shape BIPA for companies and legislatures across the country. Concerning is

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone were congenial, agreeable, productive, easy-going, and kind? Unfortunately, that is a pipe dream! Most of us encounter difficult people on a daily basis. Whether dealing with them face-to-face, on the phone, or on-line they can be much more than mere challenges. They can be frustrating, make you angry, drain