Chicago Seminar: Developments in Workplace Law and Practice 2015

My friend and client’s law firm is giving what looks to be a great seminar on employer/employee labor law from 8-11:30 am on June 4th at 190 South LaSalle, in the Library. Please pass this along to any employers or HR folks you know who might benefit.

Topics include:

– Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) for 2015 and Beyond
– Important Updates for Employee Conduct Rules and Employee Handbooks
– Would Your Company Be Ready for a Union Election in Less Than Two Weeks?
– What’s New for Illinois Employers in 2015?
– Cybersecurity, Breaches and Everything in Between: What Employers Need to Know to Avoid Becoming Target, Home Depot or Anthem
– Immigration Compliance Update

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Duane Morris’ annual Developments in the Workplace Law and Practice seminar series provides our clients and friends with a comprehensive update of important employment, labor relations, benefits and immigration law developments over the past year, as well as imminent changes that may seriously impact their businesses. Emphasis is placed on understanding the practical implications of these developments and the key strategies that immediately can be implemented to deal with them efficiently and effectively.
Join Neville Bilimoria, Lawrence Davidson, Bruce Kasten, Jennifer Long and Lisa Spiegelwho will discuss the following topics:
Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) for 2015 and Beyond
Learn what actions employers should take if the ACA subsidies are disallowed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Hear the latest developments for benefits rules applicable to same-sex spouses.
Important Updates for Employee Conduct Rules and Employee Handbooks
Learn why the NLRB thinks your work conduct rules and employee handbook policies violate the NLRA and what you should do about it.
Would Your Company Be Ready for a Union Election in Less Than Two Weeks?
Find out what to do now to be prepared under the new NLRB “ambush” election rules.
What’s New for Illinois Employers in 2015?
Learn the latest legal developments on an employer’s obligation to reasonably accommodate an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth or related condition(s), and how to respond to requests for accommodation and leaves of absence.
Find out whether your applications and hiring process satisfy new state law requirements that “ban the box” for criminal conviction inquiries.
Cybersecurity, Breaches and Everything in Between: What Employers Need to Know to Avoid Becoming Target, Home Depot or Anthem
Learn how to avoid and manage breaches in privacy and security and how HIPAA privacy and security rules may affect you and your company, even if you are not a healthcare provider. These rules carry stiff penalties and enforcement actions that will take your breath away.
Immigration Compliance Update
Hear about the latest developments and trends in I-9 and work visa compliance, including what triggers immigration investigations by the USCIS, DHS, DOL, DOJ and SEC. This session will also explore best practices for avoiding and responding to immigration audits and investigations.

Source: Duane Morris LLP – Developments in Workplace Law and Practice 2015

Guzzardi Works On New ‘Cooperative’ Law For Illinois | LoganSquarist

Really looking forward to hearing more about our state representative, Will Guzzardi’s work on this new “Cooperative” law.  As most of you know, I’m a keen proponent of cooperative structures as a sustainable alternative to typical corporations, where the managers and board members are obligated to put shareholder returns first.  With cooperatives, the mission is just as important as the margins.

Also very excited to see clients Dill Pickle Food Co-op and Five Point Holistic quoted and referred to in the article!  Give it a read:

Guzzardi Works On New ‘Cooperative’ Law For Illinois | LoganSquarist.