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.

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 [...]

4/7/26 Chicago Bar Association Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee Meeting

The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting: Date/Time: April 7, 2026, from 12:15pm-1:30pm Topic: The Power of AI in Business — A Practical Roadmap for Solo & Small Firm Attorneys Description: AI is no longer a future consideration — it's a present competitive advantage. In this session, [...]

See My 3/5/26 Video Podcast Interview With Kerry Heaps on Chromatic Counsel

Thanks to Kerry Heaps for interviewing me on her 3/5/26 podcast Chromatic Counsel. It's 30 minutes long and on YouTube here. We discussed labor and employment law and HR, including what leaders and employers often misunderstand about workplace behavior. We also discussed: preventive HR strategies that reduce risk before disputes happen; leadership mistakes that quietly [...]

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