2024 Illinois Labor & Employment Symposium: Chicago

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Changes and Challenges for Private and Public Employers

Clark Hill’s labor & employment and technology lawyers invite you to a complimentary symposium designed to provide insights into the ever-changing world of federal and Illinois labor and employment law for private and public sector employers. You’ll gain invaluable insights and perspectives on a range of topics including:

• In this politically divisive time, what employers may do regarding Political Speech and to maintain a respectful workplace
• The future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• New Developments in Federal & Illinois labor & employment laws
• Employer options concerning Non-Competes and the FTC
• Preventing & Investigating Sexual and Other Harassment in a #MeToo and highly regulated world
• Technology and Data Privacy in the workplace
• Recording Workplace Conversations in Illinois
• How Artificial Intelligence helps or hurts employment issues

Our presenters will also host a Roundtable entitled “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Labor & Employment Law but Were Afraid to Ask.” Ask presenters additional questions about the program and other labor, employment, and technology issues.

Don’t miss this opportunity to arm yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the ever-changing labor, employment, and technology law landscape.

Complimentary breakfast and lunch.

4.0 credit hours have been approved with the state of Illinois for CLE. HRCI, and SHRM credits are also approved for those seeking HR professional credits.

Location

Clark Hill Chicago Office
One Prudential Plaza
130 E Randolph St #3900
Chicago, IL 60601
Directions | Parking

 

Agenda

8-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Networking 

8:30-9:30 a.m. – Oh, Come On, Can We Talk In 2024?  Employee Communications and The Employer’s Ability To Address Those Communications

9:30-11:00 a.m. – New Developments in Federal and Illinois Labor and Employment Laws

• The Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Recent Union Developments that Make It More Important to Prepare
• New Legislation in Illinois
• Non-Competes and the FTC

11:00-11:15 a.m. – Break

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Preventing and Investigating Sexual and Other Harassment in a #MeToo and Highly Regulated World

12:15–12:45 p.m. – Lunch

12:45-1:45 p.m. – Technology and the Workplace

• Issues Arising Out of Recording Workplace Conversations
• The Stored Communications Act
• The Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
• Artificial Intelligence

1:45 p.m. – Roundtable Discussion – Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Labor and Employment Law But Were Afraid to Ask

2:30 p.m. – Seminar Concludes

 

Speakers

Peter Berk, Senior Attorney
Yvette Heintzelman, Member
Natasha Jenkins, Senior Attorney
Dan Kinsella, Senior Counsel
Amelia Newton, Senior Cousel
Paul Starkman, Member
Jon Vegosen, Member

Additional Materials

• The FTC’s Noncompete Ban: Its Status and Potential Strategies
• EEOC’s Updated Guidance Provides Insight and Opportunity for Employers to Modernize Policy and Training
• When Can Public Sector Employees Restrict Speech on Social Media? Supreme Court Weighs In
• Court Allows Two GIPA Cases To Proceed Based on Pre-Employment Physical Exams
• Collective Bargaining Agreement Protects Company From BIPA Suit by Non-Union Employee
• Artificial Discrimination: AI Vendors May Be Liable for Hiring Bias in Their Tools
• Right To Know – September 2024, Vol. 21 | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC