HR Forum Summer Meeting

August 12

10:00 am - 11:30 am

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You will receive your meeting Link from Zoom.
Join us for an essential session with Scott Cruz, HR Forum moderator and Labor & Employment attorney at IMA member UB Greensfelder

Agenda:
*Looking Ahead to 2027 – New and Amended Illinois Employment Laws
*Hours Worked – The New Standard in Illinois for Pre- and Post-Shift Activities;
*Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Amendments;
*EEO-1 Filing Update
*Any Other Relevant Updates
1.5 SHRM HRCI Event fee: $69

Reminder sessions not recorded so attendees can ask their questions. Cancellations by August 10 please.

Register here: August 12, 2026 HR Forum Summer Meeting

 

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