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SHRM Quotes Me in Their 1/9/18 Article “Will DOL’s New Intern Test Revive Unpaid Internships?”; & the HR Certification Institute Quotes Me in Their 1/9 Article “Snow Days Require Clear HR Policies and Expectations”
My contributions to both are in bold blue below. Will DOL’s New Intern Test Revive Unpaid Internships? New test provides employers with more flexibility Allen Smith, [...]
My 2018 Chicago City Hall & Financial Poise Presentation Schedule; Plus I’m Presenting @ the Masters Conference Again
I've got 9 presentations coming up this year between Chicago's Department of Business Affairs & Financial Poise, & for my 4th year in a row, I'll [...]
SHRM Quotes Me In: Employers Sued Over Age-Targeted Ads on Facebook; Social networking site defends practice
Employers Sued Over Age-Targeted Ads on Facebook Social networking site defends practice By Allen Smith, J.D. Dec 22, 2017 Employers are blocking older Facebook users from [...]
More on Pyramiding of Overtime & Related Payroll Issues
I often get questioned by business owners, operators, & even the attorneys & accountants who service them, about some really esoteric payroll issues. For example, there's pyramiding of [...]
I’m Quoted in SHRM’s “Court Orders Glassdoor to Reveal Reviewers’ Identities”
Thanks to SHRM & Allen Smith for quoting me in their 11/10/17 article. Court Orders Glassdoor to Reveal Reviewers’ Identities Grand jury investigation needs information in wire [...]
For 2nd Year In A Row, I’m Speaking @ the Midwest Corporate Counsel Forum on 11/30; & 11/29 Presentation @ Chicago’s City Hall
11/29 The Essentials for Avoiding Employment Related Disputes 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. City Hall, 121 N. La Salle St - 8th Floor, Room 805 Presented [...]
Please Vote for My Blog; It’s Nominated for The Expert Institute’s 3rd-annual Best Legal Blog Contest
Clicking on the image to the left will take you to the voting form. From a field of hundreds of potential nominees, my blog (this website) has [...]
SHRM Quotes Me in “Hiring for Fit vs. Hiring for Inclusion: Which Route Should You Take?”
Thanks to SHRM & writer Lin Grensing-Pophal for quoting me in their 9/22/17 article, Hiring for Fit vs. Hiring for Inclusion: Which Route Should You Take? The article [...]
10/4 Leave of Absence (FMLA, ADA, work comp, etc.) Presentation, & I’m Quoted in “Have You Ever Fired a Client? Lawyers Share Their Experiences”
Click the image for more info. Thanks to Rocket Matter's Legal Productivity publication & writer Dina Port for quoting me [...]