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Upcoming Seminars and Events with Experienced Employment Law Attorneys

Wessels Sherman offers a wide variety of seminars and speaking engagements to clients and the public.


Topic Date Time Location Speaker

Winter Workshop Series:
       
Tackling the FMLA Beast
Registration Form
Thursday,
Mar. 25, 2010
8:30am - 10:00am
Oconomowoc, WI
Al Seneczko
Contact Barb Kozlowski at (262) 560-9696, or bakozlowski@wesselssherman.com

How Employers Should Investigate a Sex Harassment Complaint: Avoid Lawsuits!
Cost:  $45.00
Thursday,
Mar. 18, 2010
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Teleconference
Nancy Joerg
Jon Hoag
Contact Tammy Nelson at (630) 377-1554, or tanelson@wesselssherman.com  

HR/Employment Law Update
Thursday,
Mar. 18, 2010
8:30am - 11:00am
Batavia, IL
Jon Hoag
Sponsored by: BATAVIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Payroll Fundamentals
Thursday,
Apr. 8, 2010
11:00am - 12:30pm
Webinar
Sean Darke 
Jon Hoag
Sponsored by: ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

How Employers Should Handle Workers' Compensation Claims by Independent Contractors: Sorting Out the Mess!
Cost:  $45.00
Thursday,
Apr. 15, 2010
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Teleconference
Nancy Joerg
Tony Caruso
Contact Tammy Nelson at (630) 377-1554, or tanelson@wesselssherman.com

Employment 101: Assessing and Responding to Claim for UI Benefits
Thursday,
May 6, 2010
1:00pm - 2:45pm
Webinar
Sean Darke
Jon Hoag
Ryan Young
Sponsored by: ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What Employers Should Have in a Strong Independent Contractor Agreement: What Companies Need to Protect Themselves
Cost:  $45.00
Thursday,
May 13, 2010
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Teleconference
Nancy Joerg
Tony Caruso
Contact Tammy Nelson at (630) 377-1554, or tanelson@wesselssherman.com

WESSELS SHERMAN LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW POWER SEMINAR
HELPING EMPLOYERS IN A TOUGH ECONOMY
Pre-Approved for 5.25 HRCI Credits
REGISTER NOW
FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010
Registration: 8:00am
Program: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location:
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
2020 East American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN
*NEXT TO THE MALL OF AMERICA*
Attorneys from our offices in MN, IL, WI and IA will be presenting along with GUEST SPEAKERS:
BRUCE CHRISTOPHER   Psychologist and Humorist
(One of today's most sought after speakers in the Fortune 500.)
CORY WAGNER of McGough & Associates
(Certified training instructor by the Minnesota Board of Private Investigations.)
COST: $100 for the first person; $50 for any additional people from the same organization.
Contact Julie Anna Kruse at (952) 746-1700, or jukruse@wesselssherman.com

Illinois Employee Classification Act: How Construction and Construction-Related Companies (including trucking) Who Use Independent Contractors Can Protect Themselves From this Brutal Law!
Cost:  $45.00
Thursday,
Jun. 17, 2010
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Teleconference
Nancy Joerg
Jon Hoag
Contact Tammy Nelson at (630) 377-1554, or tanelson@wesselssherman.com

How Employers Can Win in Misconduct and Voluntary Leave Hearings Under the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act
Cost:  $45.00
Thursday,
Jul. 15, 2010
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Teleconference
Nancy Joerg
Jon Hoag
Contact Tammy Nelson at (630) 377-1554, or tanelson@wesselssherman.com

How to Properly Fire an Employee: Do It Right and Avoid Lawsuits!
Cost:  $45.00
Thursday,
Aug. 19, 2010
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Teleconference
Nancy Joerg
Tony Caruso
Contact Tammy Nelson at (630) 377-1554, or tanelson@wesselssherman.com

         
 2010 SEMINARS        
         
Annual Winona SHRM Spring Conference
Toxic Personalities in the Workplace
Mar. 9, 2010
Winona, MN
Dr. Mitchell Kusy & Dr. Elizabeth Holloway
2010 Updates on Employment Law - the fun way!
(Afternoon Session)
Mar. 9, 2010
Winona, MN
Jim Sherman
Sponsored by: WINONA SHRM

ADAAA/FMLA
Mar. 8, 2010
St. Paul, MN
Jim Sherman
Sponsored by: UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

Understanding the "Salaried" Employee
Feb. 25, 2010
Oconomowoc, WI
Al Seneczko

Affirmative Action Plans: How To Be Prepared When The OFCP Knocks On The Company Door
Feb. 18, 2010
Webinar
Jon Hoag
Ryan Young
 Sponsored by: ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Labor Law Update (including Mental Parody and Medical/Insurance Charges)
Feb. 16, 2010
St. Charles, IL
Tony Caruso
 Sponsored by: KANE DU-PAGE HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

Drafting an Employee Handbook
Jan. 28, 2010
Oconomowoc, WI
Al Seneczko

Illinois Employee Classification Act
Affirmative Action Plans 101:  How to Implement and be in Compliance With An OFCCP Audit
Jan. 28, 2010
Webinar
Sean Darke
Jon Hoag
 Sponsored by: Illinois Chamber of Commerce
         

         
         
FALL 2009 SEMINARS
Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Implications of the ADA Amendments Act of 2009
Sept. 16, 2009
Minneapolis, MN
James Sherman
Sponsored by: Winona Agency

WEBINAR: Employee Privacy in the Age of Social Networking

Sept. 17, 2009 St. Charles, IL Jon Hoag
 Sponsored by: Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Avoiding Common Employment Pitfalls in a Down Economy Sept. 17, 2009 Minneapolis, MN
James Sherman
Kevin Mosher
Chad Staul

ADAAA/FMLA/H1N1 Workshop

Oct. 15, 2009

Minneapolis, MN

Jim Sherman
Kevin Mosher
Chad Staul

TELECONFERENCE: Pumping Iron: How to Have Really Strong Independent Contractor Flooring Installers (PDF)
Oct. 21, 2009 Teleconference
Nancy Joerg
Tony Caruso

Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Implications of the ADA Amendments Act of 2009
Oct. 21, 2009 Winona, MN
James Sherman
Sponsored by: Winona Agency

Hot Topics in Employment Law
Oct. 28, 2009
Joliet Junior College
Jon Hoag
 Sponsored by: GRUNDEE/WILL COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION

Unemployment Insurance 101: Assessing and Responding to Claims for U.I. Benefits
Nov. 11, 2009
 Webinar
Sean Darke
 Sponsored by: Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Workshop
Nov. 17, 2009
Davenport, IA
Joe Laverty
 Sponsored by: GREAT RIVER HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION

Wage & Hour Workshop

Nov. 19, 2009

Minneapolis, MN

Jim Sherman
Kevin Mosher
Chad Staul

Illinois Employee Classification Act:
How Construction and Construction-Related Companies (Including Trucking) Who Use Independent Contractors Can Protect Themselves From This Brutal Law! 
(PDF)
 
Dec. 3, 2009
 
St. Charles, IL
 
Nancy Joerg
Jon Hoag

Summary of Significant Employment Law Developments of 2009 and Best Practices for 2010

Dec. 17, 2009

Minneapolis, MN

Jim Sherman
Kevin Mosher
Chad Staul

         
         
         
         

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