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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
"Legislative Update: 10 Myths About Employment Law Debunked"

Please join us for HRA's Tuesday, March 9th breakfast program “Legislative Update: 10 Myths About Employment Law Debunked" with guest speaker Neil H. Dishman, an employment lawyer at Jackson Lewis LLP.

The maze of federal, state, and local laws governing employment relationships has grown so complex that even sophisticated companies often hold crucial misperceptions about their legal obligations to employees.  Mr. Dishman, who is also HRA’s Legislative Director, knows what these common myths are, as his business is counseling employers on how to correct them – and defending the employee lawsuits that ensue if they aren’t corrected.  In this presentation, Mr. Dishman will share his experiences in addressing the most common mistakes that even large companies make, so that attendees can protect their companies from the same traps.  Some of the common myths to be discussed include:

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Location: The Lodge-Hyatt Hotel, McDonald's Campus, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook

Time: 7:30 am - 9:30 am

HRCI Recertification Credit: This program is pending approval for recertification credit toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR designations through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

Program Sponsor(s): Northwood University and Intelius Screening Solutions

The #1 ranked employment screening solutions provider, TalentWise offers businesses on-demand screening and onboarding products including: background checks; drug testing; verifications; DOT solutions, new hire forms automation; driving records; and credit checks. Designed for HR, staffing and recruiting professionals, TalentWise helps drive greater productivity and a higher quality workforce. Contact Ron Steinman, Midwest Region Manager at 773-360-7403 or rsteinman@intelius.com. talentwise.com