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“Hours Worked” – The New Standard in Illinois for Pre and Post Shift Activities (Webinar)
The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled in Johnson v. Amazon.com Services LLC, that the Illinois Minimum Wage Law does not incorporate the federal Fair Labor Standard Act’s Portal-to-Portal Act’s preliminary and postliminary exceptions to compensable work requirements. That is, now in Illinois, even if employees undertake activities before their shift start time or after their shift end time that
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Office Closed
The Chamber office will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. We hope you enjoy celebrating the Fourth of July weekend with family, friends, and community. The office will reopen on Monday during normal business hours.
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Networking @ Noon | Pinky’s
Trade the conference room for a lakeside view at Networking @ Noon. We’re heading to Pinky’s at Lake Sara for a lunch break that feels like a breath of fresh air. Step out of the office, settle in by the water, and connect with fellow Chamber members in a relaxed, easygoing setting. No formal agenda.
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Offer Letters & Agreements: What to Consider When Onboarding Employees (Webinar)
When an employee joins your team, employers should ensure that their new-hire documents set clear expectations for the terms and conditions of employment. This webinar will provide insight into the purposes of two similar but distinct onboarding documents: offer letters and employment agreements. Led by an experienced employment attorney and business advisor, attendees will learn what information
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EffingHAM-JAM
Join us Friday, July 17 for EffingHAM-JAM, presented by Koerner Distributor, Inc. This isn’t just a BBQ festival…it’s a full-on summer celebration of smoke, sauce, music, and community. The Hometown Throwdown amateur BBQ competition kicks off an evening of mouthwatering eats, live music, family fun, and backyard bragging rights. Rally your crew of grill masters
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AI in the Workplace: Legal Risks & Practical Realities (Webinar)
Join us for this webinar presented by Senior Attorney Nicholas Ustaski with Dykema where he will discuss: The Current Landscape Employees Using AI Employer Use of AI AI Driven Employment Litigation and Transaction Trends AI Governance: What Employers Should Be Doing Key Takeaways When registering, please indicate Effingham COUNTY CHAMBER in the "Learned About it
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Sip For A Cause at Tuscan Hills Winery
United Way of Effingham invites you to attend Sip For a Cause! When: Friday, July 24th @8pm Location: Tuscan Hills Winery
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Workplace Safety Peer Roundtable
The idea is simple: bring together safety leaders from manufacturing, construction, utilities, transportation, and other high-exposure industries for meaningful conversation and shared learning. This peer-driven roundtable is designed to create space for open discussion around best practices, real-world challenges, compliance concerns, and practical solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, ask questions, and
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2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey
EffingHAM-JAM
Chamber Shredding Day