Burke Warren Employment Law Update Webinar (Fall 2026)

You are cordially invited to Burke Warren’s Fall 2026 Labor & Employment Webinar, presented by a panel of experienced attorneys discussing recent developments that will guide and equip employers with knowledge of critical employment laws and updates. Featured speakers include Burke Warren attorneys Rachel Bossard, Joshua Cauhorn, Suzanne Grossman, Christopher Kentra, Alexandra Rogers, and Blake Roter.

This complimentary webinar is ideal for general counsel, CEOs, CFOs, business owners, HR directors, office managers, and more.

One hour of Illinois MCLE credit will be available for confirmed webinar registrants who provide their ARDC number via the online registration form and attend the virtual event individually.

Agenda

Welcome and Program Introduction

Beware: Common Employer Wage and Hour Pitfalls
Speakers: Christopher Kentra and Blake Roter

• Worker misclassification
• Outdated policies and compliance gaps
• Inconsistent documentation and enforcement
• Johnson v. Amazon Services, LLC – Pre-shift and post-shift compensation

Illinois Employers, Take Note: New Workplace Rules Are Here
Speakers: Suzanne Grossman and Alexandra Rogers

• Jury duty gets a pay upgrade: New requirements for compensating employees while they serve
• More enforcement muscle: Expanded authority for the Illinois Attorney General to investigate employment and labor law violations
• Rethinking “driver’s license required”: New limits on when employers can include license requirements in job postings
• New accommodation obligations: Expanded workplace protections for employees experiencing menopause

Continuing Series: AI in the Workplace – Legal Risks, Emerging Technologies, and Best Practices for Employers
Speakers: Rachel Bossard and Joshua Cauhorn

• Updates regarding Illinois laws and regulations affecting AI-assisted employment decisions
• Newest technologies: Smart glasses, workplace recordings, AI agents (e.g., Meta Muse), AI note-taking tools, and privacy concerns
• Key policies and safeguards employers should implement now

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