Employment Law & Workplace Policy Conference

VIRTUAL BY ZOOM

Get ready for the Illinois SHRM Employment Law and Workplace Policy Conference, typically held in the fall in a convenient virtual format! This must-attend event brings together legal experts and HR professionals to explore the latest workplace regulations, compliance updates, and best practices. Whether you’re navigating complex employment laws or seeking insights to protect your organization, this conference offers invaluable knowledge and actionable strategies. Stay tuned for more details coming soon — you won’t want to miss it!

Registration is now open for the 2025 ILSHRM Employment Law & Workplace Policy Conference—coming to you virtually via Zoom on October 28, 2025!

This power-packed event, presented in partnership with Amundsen Davis, is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the curve in HR compliance, workplace policy, and legal trends. Whether you’re navigating regulatory updates or managing evolving risks, this is the must-attend conference for HR professionals who want to lead with confidence.

Earn up to 5.0 SHRM and HRCI recertification credits

Enjoy 30-day, on-demand access to all session recordings

Don’t miss your chance to learn from top legal minds, strengthen your compliance strategies, and connect with peers across Illinois and beyond. Register now and secure your spot!

LOGISTICS

Date

October 28, 2025

8:50 am - 3:15 pm

 

Location

Zoom

Registration Fees
  • ILSHRM affiliate chapter members – $199

  • SHRM Members (not in chapters) – $249

Cancellation Policy: Requests received before 11:59 pm on September 15th will be refunded. Requests received after 12:01 pm September 16th will not be refunded, but a substitute attendee may be submitted. All attendees will have access to session recordings for 30 days on-demand post-conference.

Agenda

Time Event
8:50 AM
Login & Welcome
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Session I – The Latest Illinois Workplace Law Mandates & Updates Impacting Human Resources (Jeff Risch)
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Session II – Managing & Terminating the “Problem Employee” (Beverly Alfon)
11:15 – 11:45 PM
Lunch Break
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Session III – Navigating Employee Leave Mandates and Entitlements (Peter Hansen)
12:45 – 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Session IV – Dealing with Negative Social Media Posts & Other Online Activity by Former or Current Employees (Heather Bailey)
2:00 – 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 – 3:15 PM
Session V – Trump 2.0 — the Latest Noteworthy Federal Developments (Stephanie Cantrell and Ryan Young)
2:15 – 3:15 PM
Wrap-Up & Close