Labor and Employment Law

My 2015 Lawlawpalooza Gets 3 New Dates Added & New Media Interview

In addition to my already announced dates, three new dates have been added to my 2015 speaking schedule (Lawlawpalooza).  I'll be speaking at The Masters Conference for Legal Professionals, the Chicago Bar Association's Solo & Small Practitioner Committee's annual seminar & Illinois WorkNet/Illinois Dept. of Employment Security. Additionally, thanks to HR Solutions Blog for quoting me & [...]

Reader’s Comments to My Article “Concealed Carry @ Work: Holster the Hassle” & My Response

Thanks to Glenn Rawski, S.P.H.R., of Practical H.R. Support Services Ltd. for his comments below.  My response follows Glenn's remarks, & Glenn's reply (to my response) follows that.  In any instance, I stick by my original remarks—I.E., as a general rule, keep guns out of the workplace). Charles:  I feel your last post contained some information that [...]

Concealed Carry @ Work: Holster the Hassle

A company recently asked me about Illinois’ concealed carry gun law, 430 ILCS 66 (effective 7/9/13). Obviously, this law permits licensed citizens to carry concealed guns. Specifically, I was asked should they permit concealed carry on company property.  If yes, then to what extent (everyone, only executives, only certain areas)? My answer is an unequivocal [...]

I’m Quoted in “Terrorism and the Workplace, Keeping Employees Safe”

Thanks to The LinkUp Blog for quoting me in their 2/25/15 article Terrorism and the Workplace, Keeping Employees Safe.  The article is here (PDF) & below. February 25, 2015 / Molly Moseley Terrorism and the Workplace, Keeping Employees Safe Terrorist threats are plentiful around the globe, but when those threats hit close to home, it can be extremely [...]

I’m Quoted on Workers’ Compensation in AmEX Article

Thanks to Geoff Williams for quoting me in his 1/20/15 article, "What You Need to Know About Workers' Comp," on American Express' Open Forum.  The article is also here & below. What You Need to Know About Workers' Comp  Geoff Williams  Navigate the basics of workers' comp to make sure you, and your employees, are [...]

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