About charlesakrugel

Management side labor & employment lawyer and human resources counselor based in Chicago. Established own practice in 2000. Also, on numerous boards of directors & advisers, & member of various area chambers of commerce & business associations.

New 5-Star Client Testimonial!

Thanks to Miniluv Nail Salon and owner Tony Nguyen for my 24th five star Google Business Page review out of 24 total reviews! Below is his review. My other testimonials are on my Google Business Page. Just Google "Charles Krugel." Nice rhyme!Chuck was very knowledgeable, responsive, and gave me clear guidance during a stressful EEOC [...]

CBA Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee & Sponsor/Host JMD Law Invites You to Trial by Trivia! Free Legal Themed Trivia & Networking Event

Thanks to attorney Julianne Dailey for organizing this for the Chicago Bar Association's Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee! This event takes place on Thursday, May 7th beginning at 5:30pm.  The trivia portion will run from 6pm-7:30pm, consisting of four short rounds of legal themed, pop culture trivia! Participants will be asked to provide their primary area(s) [...]

Join Chicago’s Near South Planning Board for My 5/6 Roundtable Discussion of 2026 Workplace Law Changes

Near South Planning Board (NSPB) is a not-for-profit organization serving businesses, institutions, and property owners on the Near South Side. With over 150 active members and multiple committee opportunities, six to eight social functions a year, the NSPB facilitates valuable connections that translate to real business development. Event Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Workplace Law Changes Presentation: 4:00 [...]

Construction Dive’s Article “How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion” Quotes Me

I'm quoted in Construction Dive's 3/31/26 article How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion. The article was also picked up for Construction Owners' 4/2/26 article NLRB Joint Employer Rule Reset Explained. How to Navigate the NRLB’s Joint Employer Rule Reversion The Trump administration has issued a rule to redefine joint employers. Here’s what [...]

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