03/31/2026
2.75 Hours of CLE and SHRM Credits
- Type: CLE Seminar/Webinar
- Presented by: Taft Chicago
- Speakers: Terri Connolly, Peter Deegan, Nadia Minor, Benjamin Morrell, Andrew Murphy, Julie Ratliff, and Elizabeth Wellhausen
- Location: Taft Chicago, 111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60601
Taft Chicago Employment Law Update: Reviewing Q1 and Preparing for What's Ahead
Join us for a focused update on employment law trends so far this year, designed to help employers evaluate their policies, manage risk, and move through the rest of 2026 with confidence. Recommended for ACC Chicago members, non-members, and HR professionals attending with a member.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
8:00-9:00 | Registration and Breakfast
9:00-12:00 | Seminar
12:00-1:00 | Lunch and Open Discussion
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Agenda
| The Next Chapter in Illinois Employment Law More change is in store for Illinois employers this year, continuing the momentum of recent years. This session will address lingering questions surrounding recently enacted laws, evolving compliance guidance, and upcoming requirements affecting workplace transparency, privacy, and paid leave. Nadia Minor and Elizabeth Wellhausen |
| Freedom to Post? Handling Employee Speech Outside the Workplace Recent months have brought no shortage of headlines about employees being placed on leave or losing their jobs because of posts on social media. But when can a private employer restrict this activity? Learn how the First Amendment and Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act operate in this context, along with practical steps employers can take to protect employee rights, workplace culture, and organizational reputation. Benjamin Morrell and Julie Ratliff |
| Immigration Enforcement, Compliance, and Workforce Strategy Policy developments and related ICE activity continue to receive significant public attention, highlighting the need for employers to understand compliance obligations and proactively manage risk. This presentation will review the most recent changes, breaking down the different types of immigration enforcement actions and the civil and criminal consequences of non-compliance. Attendees will learn best practices for conducting internal audits, preparing response plans, and handling unannounced site visits. Peter Deegan |
| Navigating Employment Class Actions: Strategies, Challenges, and Emerging Issues Class and collective action filings in the employment context have risen in recent years, increasing potential exposure for employers. This session will analyze emerging trends and developments in these cases, highlight how they differ from other types of class actions, and explore key procedural and strategic considerations unique to this area. Andrew Murphy |
| Panel: Employment Realities of Post-Merger Integration Successful mergers require more than financial and operational alignment — they also require thoughtful workforce integration. This panel featuring in-house counsel will examine the employment issues that commonly arise after closing. Key topics include making restructuring and redundancy decisions, managing legacy employment agreements and restrictive covenants, addressing cultural and leadership misalignment across the combined organization, aligning workplace practices and expectations, and communication strategies to manage employee expectations, preserve key talent, and minimize legal exposure during the transition. Kurt Hadley, Ingredion Incorporated; Carla Gracia, Ferrara; moderated by Terri Connolly |
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