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What could be more critical to a company’s long-term success than to have a smart succession plan? Leaders need to select and develop the right people for future leadership roles. Yet research has revealed that far too many companies have no plan in place whatsoever. One reason is that they are too busy dealing with issues such as recruiting

Please join Sean Darke & Abad Lopez of Dykema for this seminar, where they discuss some HOT topics Illinois Employers are facing for 2024. The presenters will review the most recent paid leaves laws enacted in Illinois & Chicago and how those laws can work with the Family Medical Leave Act & other federal laws.

Cyber insurance is becoming a necessity for Illinois’ businesses, large and small.  This program will cover the current trends in the cyber insurance market, the coverages available, surviving the application/underwriting process, and pitfalls to avoid. You will walk away with information you can use to help you avoid catastrophic losses and build an effective insurance

Managing employment issues can be tough, especially when an employee is injured which tends to create more questions than answers.  The presentation will offer an overview of Illinois Workers’ Compensation where attendees will gain a greater understanding of the IL Workers’ Compensation system of benefits and litigation, learning key terms & terminology.  We will include

Employment discrimination cases often start as“ just another day at the office.” Supervisors, managers, and workplace leaders, therefore, play an important role in preventing or mitigating these issues if they know what to look for and how to handle matters when an issue arises. This workshop will cover a wide range of topics including: Update

The ABCs of Hiring will provide an overview of the various stages of the hiring process. This presentation will cover assessing who to hire, such as independent contractors versus employees and direct employees versus leased employees. It will also address legal considerations for employers during the recruiting and interviewing stages. Further, it will identify numerous legal issues that employers need to consider to carefully vet