Real Time with IPELRA

Vincent Rizzo of Hinshaw and Culbertson joins the podcast to discuss LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions: https://www.hrc.org/resources/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-terminology-and-definitions

Ron Holifield of SGR shares his perspective on the evolution of recruiting and retention, including the factors leading us to the great resignation and quiet quitting. Ron brings into the dialogue his 20 years of local government management experience, and his perspective from a top government recruiting firm working with local government clients all across the country.

Anyone interested in following up with Ron, can contact him by email at ron@governmentresource.com.

https://www.governmentresource.com/

The hosts are joined by Jennifer Welch, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) to discuss the Dobbs decision and the impact of this decision on employers.

Learn why the Act was originally passed and how it has been changed to address the current climate for policing. Hear from employment and labor attorneys, Jennifer A. Dunn and Melissa Sobota of Franczek, P.C.

https://www.franczek.com/

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Cristina speaks with Clark Barid Smith partner Jim Powers with an overview of items covered at the IPELRA Legislative Wrap up.

Megan and Cristina speak with Justin Pisellini, owner of the 457 Consulting Group, on ways employers can educate themselves and staff on investing as well as how to find savings by benchnmarking and analyzing your plans.  Justin can be reached at 630-808-0761.

Megan and Cristina speak with Candace Fisher from HR Source about the number of employees leaving the workforce.  Candace can be reached at  info@hrsource.org.  Make sure you include her name in your message!

In the first of a 3 part series on harassment in the workplace 'Real Time' speaks with Senior Counsel at Tressler LLP Kathleen Gibbons.  Kathleen can be reached at kgibbons@tresslerllp.com or 312-968-2280.

Megan and Cristina speak with Brad Folkens, bfolkens@citytchusa.com, the man behind the curtain at the popular website, www.publicsalary.com 

Megan and Cristina speak with Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President of HR Source.  Mary recently authored an article on October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Mary and the team at HR Source can be reached at 800-448-4584 or at info@hrsource.org.

Senior Counsel Leigh Jeter from Michael Best & Friedrich Law firm talks about new Illinois laws and addressing SCANDAL in the workplace.  Leigh can be reached at sljeter@michaelbest.com or 312-596-5806.

This week Megan and Cristina speak with Keri-Lyn Krafthefer equity partner with the Ancel Glink Law Firm about mandating vaccines in the workplace.  This compelling episode covers a variety of issues that may impact an employers ability to mandate a vaccine in the workplace.

This week Megan and Cristina speak with Alli Arndt Wellness Manager for Assurance.  Learn the benefits of having a wellness program in your workplace.

Megan and Cristina speak with Geri Kerger, Executive Director of NAMI DuPage about the reality of mental health and what we as employers can do about it.  Director Kerger can be reached at 630-752-0066 X201 and can assist those outside of DuPage County as well.  Her email is g.kerger@namidupage.org. 

Megan and Cristina speak with Angela Adams from HR Source about compensation discrimination.

Megan and Cristina speak with Ben Gehrt, partner at Clark Baird Smith about the importance of understanding military leave laws in employment.

Megan and Cristina speak with Stacey Patrianakos, HR Manager for the Village of Homer Glen about the Village's recent absorption of the Homer Road district and subsequent creation of a Public Works Department.

Megan and Cristina speak with Nancy Farnam, Area Senior Vice President and Compliance Counsel for the Great Lakes Region of Gallagher’s Benefits & HR Consulting division about the Consolidated Appropriations Act.  For more information please contact Joyce Janu Area Vie President and Public Sector contact at joyce_janu@ajg.com 

Megan and Cristina speak with Lake Forest Human Resources Director DeSha Kalmar on the role of HR as a strategic business partner in local government.  DeSha can be reached at KalmarD@cityoflakeforest.com until the end of April and than at desha.kalmar@gmail.com.

Megan and Cristina speak with Kimberly Richardson, Deputy City Manager for the City of Evanston on what this topic means to her and why this has become a priority for the City of Evanston.  Kim can be reached at krichardson@cityofevanston.org.

Megan and Cristina speak with Lt. Chris Covelli of the Lake County Sheriff's Office about their successful efforts with community outreach and engagement.  Lt. Covelli can be reached at CCovelli@lakecountyil.gov or (847) 317-4180.

Megan and Cristina speak with Warrenville Police Chief Ray Turano regarding conducing employee investigations.  Chief Turano can be reached at rturano@warrenville.il.us.

Cristina and Megan speak with Katie George, CFA, Director and Client Portfolio Manager of ICMA-RC about retirement planning and the economic impacts of Covid-19.  Katie can be reached at kgeorge@icmarc.org.

Cristina speaks with Abby Rogers, labor and employment counselor at Engler, Callaway, Baasten & Sraga about federal agency activity in the sunset of an administration.

Megan and Cristina speak with Clark Baird Smith law partner Roxana Underwood about the duty to bargain over body cams and Police Reform Bill HB3653.  Roxana can be reached at runderwood@cbslawyers.com.  For more information on HB3653 sign up for IPELRA's critically acclaimed Employment Law Seminar being offered virtually this year! Visit www.ipelra.org to register.

Megan and Cristina speak with Jim Powers, founding partner of Clark Baird Smith LLP on this important topic.  Jim can be reached at jpowers@cbslawyers.com or in the office at 847-378-7707.

***Also - Check the April 2021 IPELRA Newsletter for a Potential New Legal Development Affecting a Public Employer’s Right to Mandate COVID Vaccines Authorized Under the FDA’s Emergency Powers***

Megan and Cristina speak with Sonal Shaw of HR Source as she previews her upcoming webinar on this important topic.

Megan and Cristina speak with Marji Swanson, partner at Mahoney, Silverman, and Cross, LLC about politics in the workplace.  What activity is permitted and what should be prohibited in a public sector workplace?  Marji can be reached at 815-730-9500 and on the web at www.mwclaw.com. 

Megan and Cristina speak with IPELRA President Leslie G. Rienzie-Barry, HRCI-SPHR, SHRM-SCP on her experience with the organization as she passes the torch to Cristina.

 Leslie is the Director of Human Resources  for the Will County Circuit Clerk and can be reached at  lrienzie@willcountyillinois.com.

Megan and Cristina speak with Civil Rights Attorney Jim Sotos about qualified immunity.  Learn what this legal principal really is, what it means for Police operations, and how it affects municipal government.  Jim can be reached at JSotos@jsotoslaw.com.

Megan and Cristina speak with Cris Randall, former IPELRA member and City of Alpharetta, GA Human Resources Director.  Cris shares her journey to HR and speaks about her educational background.  Her unique perspective offers insight into what employers should look for while recruiting.  Cris can be reached at crandall@alpharetta.ga.us.

Megan and Cristina speak with IPELRA Alum and current Village of Woodridge Manager Al Stonitsch about a thoughtfully created program implemented to address personnel costs.   for more information on this program contact Al at 630-719-4707  or AStonitsch@vil.woodridge.il.us. 

Megan and Cristina speak with Melissa Sobota, an attorney with Franczek P.C. a law firm representing the City of Chicago in negotiations with the Policemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois.  The three discuss the issues before the arbitrator and awards regarding significant police accountability provisions and increased health care contributions for Supervisors electing to take early retirement among other items.  Melissa can be reached at mds@franczek.com.

Megan and Cristina speak with John Kelly, an attorney with the firm Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.  The three discuss current situations and real life examples employees and employers may be faced in the workplace.

Abby Rogers, Senior Labor and Employment Counselor at Engler, Callaway, Baasten, & Straga, LLC discusses the local impact of this legislation with Megan & Cristina.

Megan and Cristina discuss recruitment in municipal government including traditional hiring, and what that might look like  in the age of Corona Virus.

Incoming  IPELRA President Cristina White and Real Time with IPELRA host Megan Fulara discuss Wellness in the Workplace.

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