Meeting

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

So you’ve survived the recession, are you ready to thrive in the recovery?

The recession’s impact has many employees tired and disheartened. Leaders had to make tough decisions to survive and

You are cordially invited to the
Illinois Fox Valley SHRM's Christmas Party!
It will be a merry time for all to mingle and enjoy a little holiday cheer! 
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Time:  4:00-6:30 P.M.
At:  Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation
14N322 Route 25, E.Dundee , IL 60118-3235

"You Are Not Alone!" - Members to come to the meeting with their HR war stories and socialize on the patio at Max McGraws.

Please bring your old cell phones for our Cell Phones for Soldiers Program

Reservations not cancelled 24 hours prior to the meeting will be charged the cost of the meal.

Compensation in a Recovering Economy:

Strategic Planning

Each year we conduct a strategic planning session to  insure we are meeting the needs of our membership. We have surveyed the membership and asked members to select their priorities in many board initiatives.   This strategic planning meeting will focus on developing action items to best meet the priorities of our members. 

The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) was both overhauled and expanded recently.  The Department of Labor released a comprehensive revision of its regulations, and virtually every area of FMLA administration has changed in some way as a result.  Also, Congress passed an amendment to the FMLA creating two brand-new types of leave aimed at those with family members in military service.  Our Speaker Neil Dishman  will explain these changes to attendees and give tips on coming into compliance with the new laws.

Frank M. Pawlak, P.C., Positive Approach to Discipline 

A POSITIVE APPROACH TO DISCIPLINE

Mr. Pawlak will guide us through employee discipline to make the process a win/win situation.  The employee will feel the company wants him/her to succeed and the company has the opportunity to have loyal, productive employees, reduce turnover costs, and avoid possible litigation.

Frank M. Pawlak, Esq. - Biography

Fox Valley and Stateline Chapters of the Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRM) will host a half-day presentation “Health Care Reform and Employment Law: What You Don’t Know WILL Hurt You.  How To Avoid New Landmines and Plan Beyond Compliance.”  HR Professionals and business leaders are invited to join us as our panel of experts presents overviews of current Federal and Illinois legislation, case law developments, and obligations required by employers in the areas of health care reform, labor law, and employment law (including Immigratio

Patty Mehren of Seyfarth will define types of harassment issues, including sexual harassment, which  includes hostile work environment.   Things that get employers in trouble, even if not against the law.  That would also include actions that employees could perceive as "bullying."   There are no laws currently in Illinois that specifically address bullying of employees but certainly such types of acts could be considered hostile work environment.