Labor and Employment Law

I’m quoted in The National Law Review’s Article: Managing Employee Assets: HR Strategies for the Entire Employment Lifecycle

Managing Employee Assets: HR Strategies for the Entire Employment Lifecycle. by: The National Law Review of The National Law Review / The National Law Forum LLC  National Law Review News Wednesday, February 5, 2025 In today's complex regulatory environment, businesses encounter numerous legal challenges in hiring and in connection with employment agreements. From non-compete clauses to background checks and [...]

2025 Webinar Schedule for Financial Poise’s “Protecting Your Employee Assets: the Life Cycle of the Employment Relationship”

PROTECTING YOUR EMPLOYEE ASSETS: THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP About This Series: Many companies' most important assets go home every night. This webinar series covers the legal aspects of the employer-employee relationship from the employer’s perspective, from beginning to end. #1 Welcome to the Team! Recruiting and Hiring, Including Restrictive Covenants 1/23/25 2:00 [...]

I’m Quoted in Illinois Bar Journal Article on 2025 Workplace Laws

Thanks to the Illinois Bar Journal for quoting me in their December 2024 article concerning new Illinois workplace laws. It's here and below. December 2024 • Volume 112 • Number 12 • Page 12 •  LawPulse Workers’ Rights By Amelia Buragas New laws buttress and expand Illinois workplace protections concerning family responsibilities, reproductive rights, artificial intelligence, and bias. Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed [...]

Mangagement & Unions Working Together Can Be Effective! Oak Leyden Developmental Services is an Example

Years ago, I represented Oak Leyden Developmental Services as their attorney, then became a board member and subsequently became board chair. Recently, I learned of their initiative with StayLitt Electric, IBEW 134/NECA (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association) to revamp one of Oak Leyden's home's cooling systems. Oak Leyden serves children [...]

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