Events

Problematic employees are one of the most frustrating costs of doing business. The obvious question is: "How does an employer get rid of a problematic employee while protecting itself from future legal action?" Most employers go straight to the quick fix – terminating an employee's employment. Too often, however, employers get caught in the trap

We will provide practical advice for claiming and documenting sales tax exemptions; as well as discuss exemptions and documentation requirements for sellers and purchasers. Plan to join Keith Staats, Executive Director of Illinois Chamber's Tax Institute for this presentation! Continuing Education:1.00 HRCI, 1.00 SHRM, 1.00 CLE per attendee request prior to event, 1.00 CPE, and

This webinar will explore recent developments in the relationship between employment and antitrust laws. The Department of Justice-Antitrust Division has actively pursued civil and criminal enforcement actions concerning employer restrictions in labor markets due to hiring practices and policies, and the FTC is proposing to bar Non-Compete Agreements. You will get practical do’s and don’ts

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

Forget tough. Today’s competition is fierce. Now, more than ever, your company’s commitment to establishing a true "team" culture is not optional, it is vital to its success. Is it easy to establish highly effective and proficient teams? Absolutely not. Does it simply mean that everyone on your team is working toward a common goal

Conducting Witness Interviews, Managing the Uncooperative Witness, and Assessing Witness Credibility Christina Hynes Mesco, The Prinz Law Firm, will instruct attendees in methods of evaluating testimony for credibility purposes. This webinar will benefit HR personnel, in-house and general counsel, external personnel who regularly conduct investigations, and anyone else involved in determining who did what at

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