The Significance of Employee Handbooks & Navigating New Laws

Lavelle Law • October 18, 2023

A Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs Presentation

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November 8, 2023

7:45 AM – 9:00 AM

1933 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 127

Schaumburg, IL 60173


Join us on November 8 for a Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs presentation that will focus on the significance of Employee Handbooks, emphasizing their role in protecting employers, setting employee expectations, and outlining employee obligations. During this presentation, Lavelle Law attorneys will shed light on what an Employee Handbook should contain and how new Illinois laws expected in 2024 will impact existing Handbooks, urging attendees to take proactive measures to ensure compliance.


This presentation will serve as an essential resource for businesses and HR professionals, underlining the importance of Employee Handbooks, guiding them on what these documents should contain, and alerting them to the imminent changes in employment law. By attending this event, employers can prepare themselves for the legal challenges of the future and maintain a compliant and harmonious workplace.


Doors will open at 7:45 for a complimentary continental breakfast and the presentation will begin at 8:00. Registration is required as seating is limited. No walk-ins. Register through Eventbrite using the link below. 



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MEET THE PANEL


Lance Ziebell is an experienced employment law and business litigation attorney and a shareholder of Lavelle Law. He represents businesses and employers in a variety of arenas including courts (state and federal) and state and federal administrative agencies such as the Department of Labor, Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, Department of Human Rights, National Labor Relations Board, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and various other agencies. Mr. Ziebell has expertise in breach of contract scenarios, shareholder disputes, and employer/employee disputes of many different varieties.


Ted McGinn is the managing partner and a shareholder of Lavelle Law and focuses his practice on business formations, capital structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactions. He also provides guidance in areas of intellectual property including trademarks and copyrights, handles employment and labor law issues, and represents individuals and businesses in bankruptcy and other debtor relief and wind-down strategies. Mr. McGinn is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Schaumburg Business Association and currently serves on the Harper College Legal Studies Advisory Committee.


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