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Real Time with IPELRA
by IPELRA
The podcast where we talk about HR topics and issues facing public employers in Illinois.
Episodes
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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
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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…
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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...
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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.
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Public Health: Monkeypox Virus
What do we individually and as employers need to know about the monkeypox virus? How is it transmitted, what are the symptoms, and what do we do to prevent the spread? All of this and more is discussed with the City of Evanston Director of Health and Human Services, Ikenga (Ike) Ogbo. Connect…
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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/
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Season 4 Coming Soon
We are kicking off season 4 of Real Time. Send us your topics of interest at
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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.
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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.
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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 [email protected]. Make sure you include her name in your message!
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Navigating a Harassment Free Workplace: Part III
Megan and Cristina speak with Elizabeth "Liz" Wagman from Tressler LLP in the third and final segment of the 3 part series on workplace harassment. Liz can be reached at [email protected].
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Navigating a Harassment Free Workplace Part II
This week Megan and Cristina speak with Darcy Proctor, Partner at Tressler LLP in the second of our 3 part series in navigating a harassmnt free workplace. Darcy can be reached at [email protected] or 312-307-8595.
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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 [email protected] or 312-968-2280.
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Public Salary: Online wage and benefit software
Megan and Cristina speak with Brad Folkens, [email protected], the man behind the curtain at the popular website, www.publicsalary.com
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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 [email protected].
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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 [email protected] or 312-596-5806.
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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.
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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.
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Bullying in the Workplace--Yes, its still happening remotely!
In the Season Three Premiere Megan and Cristina speak with Amy Moor- Gaylord from Akerman, LLP about the very real issue of workplace bullying even while many people are working remotely. Amy can be reached at 312-282-4646 or by email at [email protected]. For more information on workplace...
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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 [email protected].
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Compensation Discrimination
Megan and Cristina speak with Angela Adams from HR Source about compensation discrimination.
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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.
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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.
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New Illinois Law on Convictions and Background Checks
Megan and Cristina speak with Top Female Labor and Employment Lawyer Jill O'Brien about the new Illinois Law on convictions and background checks. Jill can be reached at [email protected] or 312-531-1151....
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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...
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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 [email protected] until the end of April and than at [email protected].
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What are Safety Sensitive positions?
Megan and Cristina speak with Yvette Heintzelman, Senior Law Partner at Clark Baird Smith, about safety sensitive positions. Yvette can be reached at [email protected] or 847-378-7706.
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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 [email protected].
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The "sandwich" generation: How employers can support employees who are caring for their parents
Megan and Cristina speak with Anne Marie Gaura, Lincolnwood Village Manager about her experience caring for her parents while working as well as what employers can do to be proactive in addressing this issue. Anne Marie can be reached at 847-745-4712 or [email protected]. Below are helpful resources...
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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 [email protected] or (847) 317-4180.
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Conducting Employee Investigations
Megan and Cristina speak with Warrenville Police Chief Ray Turano regarding conducing employee investigations. Chief Turano can be reached at [email protected].
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Aligning Policing with Community
Megan and Cristina speak with Political Science Professor Casey LaFrance about the origins and the idea of community policing. You can reach Casey LaFrance MPA, PhD and check out his work at [email protected], https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=g2tM5q0AAAAJ&hl=en,...
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Funding healthcare in retirement
Megan and Cristina speak with Joel Babbitt, Benefit Coordinator/VEBA Plan Administrator for IPPFA Benefits about what plans employers should offer to assist employees with funding healthcare in retirement. Joel can be reached at [email protected] or 773-427-2060. Below are two payment...
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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 [email protected].
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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.
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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 [email protected]. For more information on HB3653 sign up for IPELRA's critically acclaimed Employment Law Seminar...
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OH Shucks! How you can be prepared for a surprise visit from OSHA
Megan and Cristina speak with Risk Management Consultant Dane Mall from Alliant. Dane can be reached at [email protected]. For information on your requirements and responsibilities, visit, https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/osha-rkforms-winstr_fillable.pdf.
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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 [email protected] or in the office at 847-378-7707. ***Also - Check the April 2021 IPELRA Newsletter for a Potential New Legal Development Affecting a Public...
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FFCRA's expired, but the virus is still here--What you need to know
Megan and Cristina speak with Jeff Nowak, Attorney with Littler and author of the popular blog, FMLA Insights. Jeff can be reached at [email protected].
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De-escalation: Andra Medea discuses a technique using scientific brain research to reduce aggression
In this final episode of Season One Megan and Cristina speak with Andra Medea about her innovative de-escalation technique, C3. Andra can be reached at www.C3D.co. https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200919/successful-partners
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Scary Statistics: Women stepping back because of COVID
Megan and Cristina speak with Mysi Hall, HR Generalist at GovHR and President-Elect of The Legacy Project about a disturbing workplace trend--women stepping back because of COVID. COVID Response Survey www.legacyprojectnow.org/resources Mysi can be reached at [email protected]
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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.
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Workplace Mental Health Concerns in the Wake of COVID-19
Megan and Cristina speak with Joyce Marker. Joyce has been a licensed psychotherapist for over twenty years and has served in multiple leadership positions including President of the Illinois Counseling Association, two-terms as President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, and...
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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.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Contributions to the Workplace
Megan and Cristina speak with Yordana Wysocki, legal partner with Hervas, Condon & Bersani, PC. about Justice Ginsburg's contributions to the workplace. Yordana can be reached at [email protected].
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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 [email protected].
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Workplace Trends with Sonal Shah
Megan and Cristina speak with Senior Employment Counselor Sonal Shah from HR Source. Sonal discusses workplace trends amid a global pandemic and divisive political climate. Listen to hear how President Trump's latest Executive Order may impact your planned diversity training....
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The Need for Organizational Analysis
Megan and Cristina speak with Powerhouse Heidi Voorhees (GovHr) on the need for organizational analysis. Learn what you need to know to stay effective and efficient in 2020! Heidi can be reached on the web at www.govhrusa.com or [email protected]
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Effective Communication in the Age of Social Distancing
Our first ever QUAD communication! Megan and Cristina speak with IPELRA's own Bob Smith, managing partner at Clark Baird Smith and counselor to IPELRA and daughter Dr. Stephanie Smith, Assistant Professor of Communication at Virginia Tech. The group discusses the challenges of communicating…
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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 [email protected].
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The podcast where we talk about HR topics and issues facing public employers in Illinois.
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