Abby Clark will present “Developments in Management Labor & Employment Law” for the Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies’ Annual Meeting in Galena, Illinois.
Posted in: EventsKeith Braskich is presenting a program on “Employee Discipline and Termination” for the National Business Institute at its “Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now” seminar in Springfield, Illinois. Topics will include proper discipline and firing procedures to avoid wrongful termination and retaliatory discharge claims. Contact Keith for more information or to register […]
Posted in: EventsBill Campbell is presenting at the ESOP Association’s 5th Annual Midwest Regional Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In an effort to educate first-time attendees and those new to the subject matter, Bill and his colleagues will cover the basic structure and function of an ESOP, the interaction of various professional functions, ownership culture, ESOP communications, and […]
Posted in: Events, William H. CampbellReed Roesler will present “Special Employment Issues: Privacy, Defamation, and Company Security” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics will include protecting your company’s reputation and assessing risks associated with employee speech, your legal responsibility for information privacy, dealing with cyberspace (including emails, blogs, tweets, and chat boards), and keeping employees safe by preventing workplace violence. […]
Posted in: Events, J. Reed RoeslerRick Russo will present “Navigating Wage & Hour Laws in the 21st Century” at the 14th Annual Illinois Human Resource Conference in Oakbrook, Illinois, sponsored by the Illinois State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Contact Rick for more information or to register for the conference.
Posted in: Events, Richard A. Russo2013 Agri Business Seminar — On August 15, 2013, Derek Schryer and Jay Scholl are presenting at the 2013 Agri Business Seminar. Held at the Best Western Ashland House in Morton, Illinois, the presentation runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with a free hot breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. In addition to Derek and […]
Posted in: Derek A. Schryer, Events, Jay H. Scholl2013 Agri Business Seminar — On August 15, 2013, Derek Schryer and Jay Scholl are presenting at the 2013 Agri Business Seminar. Held at the Best Western Ashland House in Morton, Illinois, the presentation runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with a free hot breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. In addition to Derek and […]
Posted in: Derek A. Schryer, Jay H. SchollRick Russo will present “Managing Absenteeism and Leave Issues” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics will include the importance of clarifying attendance policies and time-tracking procedures, legally protected leave (including leave under the FMLA and ADA), and identifying and reducing fraud and abuse. Contact Rick for more information or to register for the program.
Posted in: EventsDavid Lubben and Derek Schryer presented “Promoting and Evaluating Employee Productivity” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics included training managers to write fair and defensible evaluations, the importance of candor and consistency in reviewing performance, legal restrictions (including GINA, HIPAA, and Illinois law), and employee wellness programs.
Posted in: EventsReed Roesler published “If You Can’t Say Something Nice…” in AAIM/EA Connections (June 2013).”
Posted in: J. Reed RoeslerDerek Schryer presented “Health Care Reform: An HR Perspective” for the Central Chapter of the Illinois CPA Society. Topics included the ways in which employers’ human resource functions are impacted by health care reform components.
Posted in: EventsKeith Braskich presented “The Rights & Obligations of Non-Union & Unionized Employers Under Labor Laws” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics included managing employee communications in cyberspace, balancing protected employee speech and workplace conduct, guarding against discrimination for protected activities, and remaining union free/protecting unrepresented employees in the workplace.
Posted in: Events, Keith J. BraskichAbby Clark presented “Performance Evaluations” for the Macomb Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Topics included productive reasons for discipline, effective coaching, and the role performance evaluations play in terminations.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, EventsDerek Schryer presented “Health Care Reform: What to Expect in 2014” for the National Association of Women Business Owners. Contact Derek if you are interested in additional information regarding this topic.
Posted in: EventsReed Roesler presented “Wage & Wage Payment Laws” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics included clearly defining compensable “work” time, managers’ obligation to ensure proper pay, when “comp” time may and may not be used, and the compensability of time employees spend using smart phones or tablets to review email after business hours.
Posted in: EventsAbby Clark presented “Developments in Management Labor & Employment Law” for the Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies’ Mid-Year Meeting. Topics included newly-issued EEOC guidance materials regarding background checks, last chance agreements, and revised FMLA regulations.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, EventsDavis & Campbell will present at the Bloomington-Normal Human Resource Council’s Annual Employment Law Update. Designed for HR managers and their staff, business owners, and other key personnel who need to know important changes in employment law, this annual program provides a practical explanation of the changing legal landscape and its impact on employers. Program […]
Posted in: Events, Keith J. BraskichDavid Lubben presented “Preparing Effective Handbooks & Employment Agreements” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics included language that could transform handbooks into employment contracts, laws that impact handbooks and agreements, best practices, and how to keep your own handbook relevant and current.
Posted in: David G. Lubben, EventsRick Russo presented “Safe Selection: Reducing Your Hiring Risk” for the AAIM Employer’s Association. Topics included proper language for job postings, pre-hire testing and assessments, keeping interviews legal, and background checks and drug screening.
Posted in: EventsDavis & Campbell attorneys will once again be the featured presenters at this year’s AAIM/EA Employment Law Certificate Series. These intensive, interactive, multi-session programs focus on steps you can take to deal with the requirements of various laws and regulations. This series is designed for HR Professionals and Managers who want more in-depth knowledge about […]
Posted in: EventsAbby Clark and Derek Schryer were named Members of the firm.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, Derek A. SchryerKeith J. Braskich and David G. Lubben will be featured presenters at the Lorman Educational Services Employment Law Update. Contact Keith or David for more information or to register for the seminar.
Posted in: Keith J. BraskichRick Russo is presenting “Managing Absenteeism and Leave Issues” for the AAIM Employers’ Association. Topics will include the importance of clarifying attendance policies, time tracking procedures, legally protected leave (including leave under the FMLA and ADA), and identifying and reducing fraud and abuse related to absenteeism. Contact Rick for more information, or the AAIM Employers’ […]
Posted in: Richard A. RussoReed Roesler published “Office Politics” in AAIM/EA Connections (November 2012). Click here to read the article »
Posted in: J. Reed Roesler, PublicationsRick Russo, David Lubben, and Derek Schryer are presenting at the Decatur Area SHRM Chapter’s Annual Human Resources Conference. Topics will include wage and hour issues, healthcare reform updates, and best practices in employment terminations. Contact Rick, David, or Derek for more information, or the Decatur Area SHRM Chapter to register for the seminar.
Posted in: David G. Lubben, Derek A. Schryer, Richard A. RussoDavis & Campbell will present at the AAIM Employers’ Association Annual Employment Law Update. Designed for HR managers and their staff, business owners, and other key personnel who need to know important changes in employment law, this annual four-hour program provides a practical explanation of the changing legal landscape and its impact on employers. Program […]
Posted in: UncategorizedDavid Lubben and Derek Schryer are presenting “Promoting and Evaluating Employee Productivity” for the AAIM Employers’ Association. Topics will include the purpose of the performance management process, wellness programs and disease management, training management to write fair and defensible evaluations, the importance of candor and consistency, and GINA, HIPAA, and Illinois statutory restrictions. Contact David […]
Posted in: UncategorizedDerek Schryer and Jay Scholl are presenting at the 2012 Agri Business Seminar. Held at the Best Western Ashland House in Morton, Illinois, the presentation runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with a free hot breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. In addition to Derek’s programs on “To Gift or Not to Gift: The 2012 […]
Posted in: Derek A. Schryer, Jay H. SchollReed Roesler published “Can a Lawsuit Filed Years After the Termination of an Employee be Timely?” in AAIM/EA Connections (July 2012). Click here to read the article »
Posted in: J. Reed Roesler, PublicationsRick Russo was reappointed to the Peoria County Bar Association’s Board of Directors as the By-Laws Committee Chair.
Posted in: UncategorizedRick Russo was reappointed to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section Council.
Posted in: UncategorizedRick Russo was appointed to the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee.
Posted in: UncategorizedDerek Schryer was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Illinois State Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Section Council in recognition of outstanding leadership and service.
Posted in: UncategorizedDavid G. Lubben was elected President of the Northern Illinois Hockey League.
Posted in: UncategorizedDavid Lubben, Rick Russo, and Abby Clark successfully enforced a client’s non-competition agreement by obtaining a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction against two former employees who had attempted to start a competing business.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, David G. Lubben, Richard A. RussoRick Russo was named a Rising Star in Employment & Labor Law by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine.
Posted in: Attorney News, Richard A. RussoRick Russo obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurance company defending a declaratory judgment action.
Posted in: Richard A. RussoRick Russo published “A Snowy Day and Exempt Employees’ Pay” in InterBusiness Issues Magazines (December 2011). Click here to read the article »
Posted in: Publications, Richard A. RussoRick Russo was appointed by the Peoria City Council as a Commissioner on the City’s Fair Employment and Housing Commission.
Posted in: Attorney News, Richard A. RussoAbby Clark was named one of Peoria’s “Forty Leaders Under 40” by InterBusiness Issues Magazines.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, Attorney NewsRick Russo, Abby Clark, and Derek Schryer presented at the Decatur Area SHRM Chapter’s Annual Human Resources Conference.
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, Derek A. Schryer, Richard A. RussoRick Russo published “He Said, She Said: Investigating and Handling Uncorroborated Allegations of Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment” in InterBusiness Issues Magazines (October 2011). Click here to read the article »
Posted in: Publications, Richard A. RussoKeith Braskich and David Lubben obtained summary judgment for a client in a federal district court case, where a male employee alleged that he had been sexually harassed by other male employees.
Posted in: David G. Lubben, Keith J. BraskichDavid G. Lubben and Jonathan G. Bunge successfully secured the dismissal of a collective action/class action wage and hour lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The ruling dismissed the plaintiff’s claims that she and others had been subjected to violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Illinois […]
Posted in: David G. Lubben, Jonathan G. BungeRick Russo gave a presentation entitled He Said, She Said — Investigating and Handling Uncorroborated Allegations of Sexual Harassment at the annual Illinois State SHRM Conference in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois.
Posted in: Richard A. RussoRick Russo obtained summary judgment for an employer in a failure to accommodate case under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Rick successfully argued that the employer provided the plaintiff with a reasonable accommodation in providing her with a leave of absence.
Posted in: Richard A. RussoKeith Braskich, David Lubben, and Abby Clark obtained a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in Peoria County Circuit Court for a large national brokerage firm. Stopping a team of former employees who had resigned abruptly and started working for a competing firm, Davis & Campbell successfully enforced non-solicitation provisions against the former employees, also […]
Posted in: Abby J. Clark, Keith J. BraskichRick Russo was named to the Board of Directors for the Business PAC of Central Illinois.
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