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Real Time with IPELRA

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The podcast where we talk about HR topics and issues facing public employers in Illinois.
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New Illinois Law on Convictions and Background Checks

Real Time with IPELRAApr 19, 2021

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LGBTQ+ Issues in the Workplace

LGBTQ+ Issues in the Workplace

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



Nov 13, 202231:56
Possible Implications of Amendment 1 on Public Employers

Possible Implications of Amendment 1 on Public Employers

This week, Ted Clark, founding partner of Clark Baird Smith LLP shares his perspective on possible implications of the proposed Illinois constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 1 or Workers' Right Amendment, on public sector employers. Ted also authored a legal brief for the Illinois Municipal League on this topic, which can be viewed here.

Ted graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. degree from Syracuse University and received a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. With over 45 years’ experience, Ted represents both public and private sector management clients with respect to a wide variety of collective bargaining and employment law matters, including mediation and interest arbitration.


Oct 20, 202241:51
Recruiting and Retention

Recruiting and Retention

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/

Sep 25, 202231:21
Impact of Dobbs Decision on Local Government Employers

Impact of Dobbs Decision on Local Government Employers

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.

Sep 11, 202231:39
Public Health: Monkeypox Virus
Aug 22, 202236:02
Illinois Uniform Peace Officer Disciplinary Act (IUPODA)

Illinois Uniform Peace Officer Disciplinary Act (IUPODA)

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/


Aug 07, 202235:14
Season 4 Coming Soon

Season 4 Coming Soon

We are kicking off season 4 of Real Time. Send us your topics of interest at 

Jul 10, 202200:44
2021 Legislative wrap up

2021 Legislative wrap up

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

Dec 19, 202134:17
Analyzing and Improving your 457 Plan

Analyzing and Improving your 457 Plan

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.

Dec 06, 202131:04
The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation

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!

Nov 29, 202137:18
Navigating a Harassment Free Workplace: Part III
Nov 22, 202127:03
Navigating a Harassment Free Workplace Part II
Nov 14, 202132:44
Navigating a Harrasment Free Workplace

Navigating a Harrasment Free Workplace

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.

Nov 07, 202134:50
Public Salary: Online wage and benefit software

Public Salary: Online wage and benefit software

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

Nov 01, 202138:04
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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.

Oct 24, 202130:10
SCANDAL in the workplace

SCANDAL in the workplace

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.


Oct 19, 202130:33
Mandating Vaccination in the Workplace

Mandating Vaccination in the Workplace

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.

Oct 11, 202126:22
The Benefits of Wellness Programs in the Workplace

The Benefits of Wellness Programs 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.

Oct 04, 202131:42
Bullying in the Workplace--Yes, its still happening remotely!
Sep 27, 202132:12
Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness

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. 

Jun 07, 202131:58
Compensation Discrimination

Compensation Discrimination

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

Jun 02, 202129:14
Military Leave--what you need to know as an employer

Military Leave--what you need to know as an employer

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

May 20, 202126:18
Absorbing a Road District: The Village of Homer Glen Case Study

Absorbing a Road District: The Village of Homer Glen Case Study

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.

May 14, 202128:10
New Illinois Law on Convictions and Background Checks
Apr 19, 202127:14
The Consolidated Appropriations Act

The Consolidated Appropriations Act

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 

Apr 12, 202127:12
HR as a Strategic Business Partner

HR as a Strategic Business Partner

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.



Apr 05, 202130:05
What are Safety Sensitive positions?
Mar 29, 202131:52
Integrating racial equity in local government

Integrating racial equity in local government

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.

Mar 22, 202134:07
The "sandwich" generation: How employers can support employees who are caring for their parents
Mar 15, 202124:51
Police Outreach and Community Engagement: Lake County Sheriff's Office

Police Outreach and Community Engagement: Lake County Sheriff's Office

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.

Mar 08, 202129:42
Conducting Employee Investigations

Conducting Employee Investigations

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

Mar 01, 202128:50
Aligning Policing with Community
Feb 22, 202135:14
Funding healthcare in retirement
Feb 15, 202128:21
Retirement planning and the Economic Impacts of Covid 19

Retirement planning and the Economic Impacts of Covid 19

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.

Feb 08, 202125:13
The End of the Trump Administration: Federal agencies announce changes

The End of the Trump Administration: Federal agencies announce changes

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

Feb 01, 202132:49
Police BODY CAMS and the Duty to Bargain

Police BODY CAMS and the Duty to Bargain

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.

Jan 25, 202129:16
OH Shucks! How you can be prepared for a surprise visit from OSHA
Jan 18, 202130:10
Do Employers have the right to Mandate a vaccine? ***Also - Check the April 2021 IPELRA Newsletter for a Potential New Legal Development Affecting a Public Employer’s Right to Mandate COVID Vaccines A

Do Employers have the right to Mandate a vaccine? ***Also - Check the April 2021 IPELRA Newsletter for a Potential New Legal Development Affecting a Public Employer’s Right to Mandate COVID Vaccines A

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***

Jan 11, 202128:01
FFCRA's expired, but the virus is still here--What you need to know
Jan 04, 202127:53
De-escalation: Andra Medea discuses a technique using scientific brain research to reduce aggression
Nov 30, 202027:49
Scary Statistics: Women stepping back because of COVID
Nov 23, 202027:35
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to initiate change in the workplace

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to initiate change in the workplace

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

Nov 16, 202030:07
Workplace Mental Health Concerns in the Wake of COVID-19
Nov 09, 202026:15
Politics in the Workplace

Politics in the Workplace

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. 

Nov 02, 202025:19
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Contributions to the Workplace
Oct 25, 202031:02
A look back at a legacy: Leslie Rienzie-Barry, IPELRA President

A look back at a legacy: Leslie Rienzie-Barry, IPELRA President

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.


Oct 17, 202030:29
Workplace Trends with Sonal Shah
Oct 05, 202031:58
The Need for Organizational Analysis
Sep 28, 202028:43
Effective Communication in the Age of Social Distancing
Sep 21, 202027:48
Qualified Immunity

Qualified Immunity

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.

Sep 14, 202036:48