Progressive Discipline & Termination Training Handout
Earlier this year, I gave a 2 hour training session for a Chicago-based nonprofit. The training concerned progressive discipline and discharge. As typical with most of my training sessions, Q & A and role playing were emphasized. The session was conducted for middle and senior managers with supervisory responsibilities. The training [...]
Continue reading 'Progressive Discipline & Termination Training Handout' »Illinois’ Employee Classification Act of 2008
A client recently asked me about a new State of Illinois law the Employee Classification Act (if the link is expired, then check Google), public act 095-0026, which became effective January 1, 2008. I thought that a brief post might be useful considering that there might be some confusion regarding this Act. Additionally, [...]
Continue reading 'Illinois’ Employee Classification Act of 2008' »Death in the Workplace Question
In my Yahoo Groups HR Community email, I recently came across the following question and engaged with the solicitor in the following dialogue:
What is the process to be followed if there is a death at the work-
place (not factory)? The death could be of an employee, contract staff
or visitor.
Is there any legal liability on [...]
Response to Reader’s Questions Regarding Severance & Separation Agreements
Ritu Anand of GE India sent me the below questions concerning my October 28, 2007, post concerning severance and separation agreements.
Hi Charles ,
Thanks for throwing light on this subject ! However, I have a few doubts and would appreciate if You could help resolve them:
1. What is the guarantee that the exiting employee [...]
Continue reading 'Response to Reader’s Questions Regarding Severance & Separation Agreements' »Presentation Handout: Legal & Cultural Considerations for International Trade
Below is the handout I prepared for my November 15, 2007, presentation at the World Trade Center Illinois’ “Breaking Down Trade Barriers” conference. You can view it in PowerPoint by clicking on the link below or just view the text version.
My part of the panel discussion concerning legal, accounting and cultural considerations for international [...]
