Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association

📣 Join us at the 2025 Public Sector Employment Law Seminar by Clark Baird Smith LLP on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Drury Lane Theater & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. This is your chance to: ✔️ Learn from expert-led sessions on key topics, including collective bargaining trends, workplace investigations, and employment law updates. ✔️ Engage in an interactive arbitration experience with renowned Arbitrator Jeffrey W. Jacobs. ✔️ Network at our exclusive "Ask the Attorney" reception. ✔️ Earn credits for CLE, HRCI, and SHRM certifications (pending approval). Don’t miss out! Seats fill fast, and breakout sessions are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 📅 Registration deadline: February 28, 2025 🔗 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/g4HK6Cqp Let’s tackle today’s labor and employment challenges—together! #IPELRA #PublicSectorHR #EmploymentLaw #ProfessionalDevelopment

📢 Join Us for the 2024 Illinois Legislative Update! The Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association (IPELRA) is proud to present Impacts of 2024’s Legislation—an essential event for public sector employers! 🗓 Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 🕐 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 12:30 p.m.) 📍 Location: Riverway Auditorium, 6133 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 🌟 Event Highlights: Radhika Lakhani (DoIT): Explore legislative initiatives around AI and technology in public administration, including ethics, transparency, and privacy. Marek Dymon (Gallagher): Dive into key benefit issues and upcoming compliance requirements. James Powers (Clark Baird Smith, LLP): A comprehensive review of 2024’s legislative changes and their impacts on public sector employers. 💻 Register today! https://lnkd.in/gz6ayM93 Member Price: $100 | Non-member Price: $175 Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed on the legislative landscape shaping 2024 and beyond! #IPELRA #IllinoisLegislation #PublicSector #HRCompliance #LaborRelations #WorkplaceCompliance #PublicEmployer #HRLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment

What an incredible experience at this year’s IPELRA training conference in Galena, IL! We celebrated 45 years of excellence in HR and employee labor relations training, and we were thrilled to host our largest turnout yet with 185 attendees. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the vibrant discussions and networking opportunities. Together, we’re shaping the future of our profession! Here’s to many more successful years ahead. #IPELRA45 #HRTraining #LaborRelations

📣 Pre-Conference Training Opportunities! Can't attend IPELRA's full Annual Training Conference? You can still take advantage of up to two valuable training opportunities as part of IPELRA's pre-conference on Sunday, October 20: ⭐ NPELRA Academy I: The Foundation of Labor Relations ⭐ ADA Disability Compliance: The Essential Reasonable Accommodations Work Shop Learn more at ipelra.org 💻

Are you ready to Par-Tee 🎉 The 2024 Summer Event Series is in full swing with our next event on July 11 at Pioneer Mini Golf in Niles⛳ We hope you come out to play 📣 Click the link below to learn more and grab your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/g37KBqEg #localgov #Ipelra #networking

☀ Summer is here and the fun is heating up 📣 Come out to play for this year's 2024 Summer Event Series featuring seven associations and eight stops throughout Chicago and the suburbs 😎 Click the link below for more information! IAMMA - Illinois Association of Municipal Management Assistants APWA Chicago Metro Chapter Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association (IPELRA) The Legacy Project Women in Planning and Development Chicago #localgov #summerseries https://lnkd.in/gBt934RJ

🌟 Celebrating Success! On Friday our training committee held a second "Essential Skills for Supervisors" training, hosted by the Village of Palatine. It was a fantastic opportunity to empower supervisors with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in their roles. This full-day course helps provide public sector supervisors with comprehensive training on crucial topics such as employment law, hiring and recruiting, performance management, and effective communication. We're incredibly grateful to the training committee and the panel of #humanresources and #publicsector experts who shared their invaluable insights. As we reflect on the success of this training, we're curious to hear from our you: 💭 What do you believe are the most essential skills for supervisors in today's public sector landscape? Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below! #IPELRA #supervisorytraining #professionaldevelopment

Insightful presentations & discussions at today’s Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association “AI in Human Resources' seminar hosted by the Village of Schaumburg. The seminar served as a beacon of innovation and a glimpse into the future of human resources & labor practices. 🚀🤖 Our expert speakers included: Researcher Roman Eng blew our minds with the capabilities and the future of AI. Roman advised attendees to “be skeptical” of AI. Eric DeChant walked us through the good, the bad and the ugly of AI in the workplace, including use of AI in hr and labor relations and the ethical considerations of such use. Clark Baird Smith LLP’s Benjamin and Mysi spoke to the legal implications of AI, including federal, state regulations and best practices for labor negotiations. Kudos to the #IPELRA Training Committee for bringing such valuable and forward thinking material to our members! 👏🏻 For those who attended- tell us what was your biggest takeaway? 💬📣

Blaise Lamphier, MBA, SPHR, CLRP, National PELRA President, presented the National PELRA Presidents Award to Jill Leka, partner of Clark Baird Smith, outgoing General Counsel, for over 20 years of excellence, dedication, and passion to National PELRA. A Presidents award was also presented to Roxanne Bonner, IPELRA President (MWRDGC HR Manager) for her dedication, work, and her enthusiasm for NPELRA. Congratulations and well deserved 👏

The energy at yesterday's ELS seminar, hosted by IPELRA, was truly magnetic! We loved seeing so many of you connect and engage with your industry peers and our attorneys and we can't wait to see you next year.