Burke Warren Employment Law Update Webinar (Spring 2025)

You are cordially invited to Burke Warren’s Spring 2025 Labor & Employment Webinar, presenting a panel of experienced attorneys discussing recent developments that will guide and equip employers with knowledge of critical employment laws and updates. This complimentary webinar is ideal for general counsel, CEOs, CFOs, business owners, HR directors, office managers, and more.

Welcome and Program Introduction

Effect of the New Administration on Employers
Speakers: Rachel Bossard and Brittany Martin

• Executive Orders related to DEI
• Changes in government agency leaders and initiatives

The Nuts & Bolts of Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Speakers: Chris Kentra and Blake Roter

• What type of alleged misconduct is covered?
• What to do in the event a claim is made?
• Responding to an insurer’s denial or limitation of coverage

I-9 Compliance for Employers
Speakers: Eric VanderPloeg and Christine Eduardo

• Background and applicable statutes
• Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements and retention
• Illinois-specific requirements under the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act
• Visas and Permanent Residents
• Legal risks and implications, enforcement, and auditing

Overview of Employer Investigations
Speakers: Alex Marks and Alexandra Rogers

• What types of employee complaints should be investigated?
• What are the goals of employer investigations?
• Overview of the steps a proper and thorough investigation should entail

Presentation Materials (PDF)

Zoom Video Recording