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One of many ways employers protect their interests is through the use of employee agreements, including confidentiality, non-competition, and severance agreements. Employee handbooks, while distinct from employee agreements, also provide protection for employers. These agreements and handbooks involve important federal, state, and local laws that affect an employer’s ability to protect itself and manage litigation

This full day seminar provides Illinois employers with the information they need as leave issues such as FMLA are constantly evolving. This is a seminar that should not be missed. BONUS! Seminar is presented by the author of the new FMLA, ADA, Military and Other Leave Issues book. Attendees will receive a copy of the publication

This webinar digs deep into mental health issues that affect the workplace and will discuss topics such as (i) how to respond to an employee who has expressed thoughts of self-harm; (ii) addressing under-performing employees who have mental health issues; and (iii) the legal landscape generally as it relates to mental health issues in the

Communication is Key! Getting your employees started out right - onboarding properly, stay interviews, continued communication throughout their employment and then offboarding/exit interviews, when they leave (start them happy, keep them happy even when they leave). From the hiring process to onboarding to performance reviews, mentoring/coaching and being a part of the team. This workshop

Document retention is something that is commonly overlooked by businesses. And if not overlooked, many businesses remain unsure what to retain and for what period of time. Having a clear and up-to-date retention policy can help businesses be more efficient and ensure they are well prepared in the event of litigation or agency audits. Join

Why should you join our Virtual HR Roundtable - These are for you. Your hot topics, not a seminar or a webinar where we present to you and determine the agenda - There will be an HR consultant acting as facilitator (with hot topics in mind if needed). This will be a way for you

Employers routinely hire and terminate employees. Before terminating employees, though, employers should be aware of the potential wrongful discharge claim. This webinar will provide an overview of the types of wrongful discharge claims that employers in Illinois may be exposed to and the circumstances in which they may arise. We will also cover strategies and

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 to consider what you

How effective are you as a leader? What would your employees say about your leadership style? Which style is best? How can you lead in a way that gets the most out of your team? How do you get employees to feel engaged and connected to something larger than the group they work in each

In this webinar, Amundsen Davis attorney Peter Hansen will review how to properly construct a job description that explains job functions and responsibilities, while helping employers to abide by applicable state and federal laws. When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About it From" drop down to receive member pricing.