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Our Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group offers the experience and knowledge necessary to customize legal solutions for clients with regard to complex employment and labor law matters. We act as employer defense and monitoring counsel on a regional and national basis. We provide clients with expedient advice and practical analysis, and when necessary, we develop a thorough litigation plan and a resolution objective. We write and speak on L&E issues on an almost daily basis and provide countless hours of training to our clients and connections each year. We literally wrote the book on Labor & Employment Law for employers through the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
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This webcast will provide a high-level overview of traditional and non-traditional ways to structure bonus awards, equity compensation, and other benefits. Rebecca Bush & Kelly Haab-Tallitsch will cover practical considerations on how these structures can be executed in a way to minimize tax burdens as well as key compliance concerns to keep in mind during the design process.
Presenters Bob Simandl and Craig Papka will guide attendees through the key aspects of an effective employment practices audit, identifying pitfalls faced by many employers in the operation and communication of their policies.
Jeff Risch, partner and co-chair of the Labor & Employment Service Group, and Beverly Alfon, partner in the Labor & Employment Service Group, engage in a lively discussion covering the latest government regulations and legal mandates that impact the construction industry.
Michael Hughes, partner, will discuss union picketing, bannering, boycotts, and other demonstrations targeting the construction industry.
Join Ryan Young and Maggie Miles as they highlight the latest trends and updates in employment law.
Join Rebecca Bush and Kelly Haab-Tallitsch as they discuss the latest trends in employee benefits and executive compensation and how to properly structure benefit plans for your employees.
Join Mike Hughes and Timm Schowalter as they identify the latest labor law developments.
Join us as we present a timely webcast for employers, discussing the rising cost of healthcare benefits. We will share ideas about what you can do to manage costs, stay competitive, and keep compliant. We also have tips and reminders for open enrollment season.
It’s not usual for companies to have employees working in multiple states, especially if they hire remote workers. However, managing a workforce that is spread out over multiple locations can be challenging.
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a final rule on independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Transportation and logistics companies using independent contractors for delivery or driving must understand the implications of the final rule.
Across the country, states are implementing pay transparency laws, which will impact the way employers advertise, pay and hire their employees. These laws are here to stay and if employers are not preparing for compliance now, they are setting themselves up for headaches later.
The recently overhauled paid leave ordinances in Illinois include: Illinois Paid Leave For All Workers Act (effective January 1, 2024), Cook County Paid Leave (effective February 1, 2024) and the City of Chicago Paid Leave (effective July 1, 2024)/City of Chicago Sick Leave (amended) (effective July 1, 2024). Compliance is going to require more than an updated leave policy, so it is important to review your policies and practices to make sure you are compliant.
Join Amundsen Davis L&E, OSHA and Construction attorneys as they highlight key issues impacting the construction industry in 2024 at our Ninth Annual Construction Industry Program.
Join Julie Proscia and Heather Bailey for a timely webcast, offering a clarifying look at the confusing new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance and what employers need to be aware of come January 1. Chicago employers, don’t miss your chance to prepare for the new year!
During this presentation Molly Arranz and John Ochoa will review data privacy and security concerns for employers, including concerns related to the Biometric Privacy Act and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. They will review best practices and policies employers should have in place to avoid legal pitfalls.
Join Suzanne Newcomb and Beverly Alfon as they review the latest trends and updates to employment law. During this presentation they will cover updates to paid leave, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act/EEOC proposed regulations, AI in employment, federal labor law developments, pay transparency and more.
As organizations strive to be more welcoming to all team members and the public, internal discussions, trainings and policies regarding diversity, inclusivity and allyship are becoming more and more important. Join Heather Bailey and Julie Proscia as they discuss strategies to challenge bias and how to be an advocate and ally for a diverse workforce.
Amundsen Davis attorneys Matt Horn and Jeff Risch discuss the key components of IDTLSA, including safety and training mandates, and updates to equal pay and benefits mandates that employers and staffing agencies need to know to remain in compliance.
Amundsen Davis attorneys Suzannah Overholt and Craig Kubiak discuss the legal pitfalls employers must be aware of when addressing the well-being of their employees.
Amundsen Davis attorney Jeff Risch discusses the key components of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act and what employers and staffing agencies need to know in order to stay compliant.
Amundsen Davis attorneys Peter E. Hansen and Laurie E. Meyer discuss recent changes to, and a comparison of, Illinois and Wisconsin employment laws, along with recent developments in Federal employment laws in 2023.
Jeff Risch will examine Illinois’ new changes to its ONE DAY REST IN SEVEN LAW. Jeff will share his experience and insight into how the law works with the new changes that took effect January 1, 2023.
In today’s world, management and human resource personnel must be on their A-game in all things relating to employees.
The new amendment to the Illinois joint employer rule appears to cast a wide net as to who is considered a joint employer. This allows for the potential to expand wage and hour liability in Illinois to businesses that may not even be aware they are joint employers.
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The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) is the federal prevailing wage law that applies directly to contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded or assisted construction contracts in excess of $2,000.
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Research has proven that diverse teams drive better business performance, with the most diverse companies more likely than ever to outperform their less diverse peers. Diversity, inclusion and allyship are top of mind for many organizations, but many of us lack the knowledge, skills, or tools to take meaningful and long-term action.
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Last year Illinois enacted amendments to its own Equal Pay Act, which requires unprecedented reporting of race, gender, and ethnicity statistics along with pay data of Illinois based employees.
The seminar highlights key legal issues and developments impacting the evolving construction industry in 2022.
The seminar highlights key legal issues and developments impacting the evolving construction industry in 2022
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While employers continue to review their COVID-19 protocols under various government vaccine mandates (including OSHA’s ETS) as well as their own policies and practices and customer requirements, testing continues to be a confusing topic for many.
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OSHA's promised Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with one hundred or more employees to ensure their employees are either fully vaccinated or tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis was published last week.
The guidance for operating businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. John Hayes discusses the latest guidance, including mask mandates and required vaccinations.
As quickly as the world is changing so is the legal landscape. These changes span the spectrum and challenge many aspects of the relationship between employers and employees, including greater restrictions on non-compete agreements to patterns and trends emerging with unions.
Across multiple industries, recruitment and retention are top HR concerns for most employers in 2021 and beyond. Flexibility and incentives appear to the key to success on both fronts – whether we are talking about remote work, financial incentives, apprenticeship/training and advancement opportunities, or other more traditional benefits.
Recruiting and retaining employees has become one of the biggest challenges for employers in virtually all industries. Join labor and employment attorneys Jeffrey Risch and Kelly Haab-Tallitsch for a complimentary 1-hour webcast on Tuesday, August 10 at noon CT, as they discuss employer best practices.
How to avoid the 7 deadly sins and how to properly discipline health care employees while not creating exhibits and records that can exacerbate a fraud case or claims of malpractice, abuse or negligence.
new Illinois law generally prohibits the use of criminal convictions in employment decisions and creates additional new hurdles for employers who decide to rely on any conviction for employment purposes-unless otherwise authorized by law.
The Biden Administration’s tax policy and proposed revisions will impose dramatic changes on how we manage compensation and individual taxes.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and is aimed at remedying the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. What does this mean for employers in 2021?
The key legal issues and developments impacting the construction industry in 2021 -- from COVID-19 to the recent election.
The key legal issues and developments impacting the construction industry in 2021 -- from COVID-19 to the recent election.
As more and more states create laws that presume an employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis is the result of their employment, employers need to be more diligent and focused on identifying and gathering key facts to shore up viable defenses.
The Biometric Illinois Privacy Act (BIPA) was enacted over 12 years ago and many questions are still being battled in court as employers and employees continue to navigate this biometric privacy law.
Our attorneys will discuss the topics that are always on your mind, from COVID-19 to employee benefits, and everything in between.
In today’s society, discussions about politics, race, and religion will inevitably enter the workplace. How can employers maintain order and respect in the workplace in the face of free speech?
Back to School What Employers Need to Know related to COVID-19 and Childcare for the Upcoming SchoolAs school districts announce their plans to start the school year on modified schedules with continued digital learning, employers need to anticipate the accommodations parents will request and consider leave policies.
“Business as usual” will be anything but for the foreseeable future. Business owners need to evaluate the issues and risks as they prepare to return workers to the workplace.
Employers need to evaluate many issues and risks when attempting to return to a "new normal" and begin to sell, service, and produce as much as they can in the coming days, weeks, and months.
Precise calculations of payroll and careful application of employee headcount and salary and more are critical to ensure loan forgiveness from your bank. Mistakes now could be financially devastating later.
Contractors are being bombarded with information. Join Dennis Cotter and Matt Horn on Thursday, April 9 at 1:00 PM CT as they cut through the noise and identify the steps contractors must take now to protect their businesses and their employees.
This important program is for companies that are struggling with paying their bills amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads in the United States, employers are taking a variety of precautions to protect their workplaces while still trying to conduct business.
COVID-19 Webinar Series: The Latest Local, State and Federal Mandates Impacting the Workplace
Podcasts
Supreme Court Sides With Jack Daniels in Trademark Case & Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Employment-Related Non-Compete Agreements.
- Protecting Your Business in the Wake of Bad “Press” and Negative Social Media
Protecting Your Business in the Wake of Bad “Press” and Negative Social MediaJoin Heather Bailey and Danessa Watkins as they present the webcast, "Protecting Your Business in the Wake of Bad “Press” and Negative Social Media," hosted by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
- HR Legal Hot Topics for 2025 & Beyond
HR Legal Hot Topics for 2025 & BeyondJoin Jeff Risch at this informative seminar hosted by Community Bankers Association of Illinois as he gives an in-depth "HR Law Update" at the CBAI headquarters in Springfield, IL.
- Breakfast Briefing Series - Immigration Compliance Updates: Key Legal Insights for U.S. Employers in 2025Breakfast Briefing Series - Immigration Compliance Updates: Key Legal Insights for U.S. Employers in 2025
Join Labor, Employment & Immigration Service Group Partner Sara Zorich for a live webcast detailing key legal insights to ensure your business stays compliant in a rapidly evolving immigration landscape.
- DEI and Affirmative Action — Compliance Under the Trump Administration
DEI and Affirmative Action — Compliance Under the Trump AdministrationIn the May/June 2025 issue of Hoosier Banker, the article titled, "DEI and Affirmative Action — Compliance Under the Trump Administration," breaks down the Trump Administration's Executive Order 14173 including the lawsuits that have been filed challenging the constitutionality of key provisions of the EO.