Client Relations

Mangagement & Unions Working Together Can Be Effective! Oak Leyden Developmental Services is an Example

Years ago, I represented Oak Leyden Developmental Services as their attorney, then became a board member and subsequently became board chair. Recently, I learned of their initiative with StayLitt Electric, IBEW 134/NECA (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association) to revamp one of Oak Leyden's home's cooling systems. Oak Leyden serves children [...]

By charlesakrugel|2024-08-13T16:17:45-05:00August 13th, 2024|Client Relations, Clients, Labor and Employment Law, Labor Unions|0 Comments

Accommodating Service Dogs @ Work

Jarry the Airedale--she's my "pairalegal" A client recently asked me about accommodating a service dog at work. There were no immediate concerns about having the service dog present (E.g, employee safety, health, etc.). However, one issue that arose was whether to communicate to employees the presence of the dog, and that this is [...]

By charlesakrugel|2024-06-25T16:47:18-05:00June 25th, 2024|Charles Krugel, Client Relations, Clients, Employment Law|0 Comments

A.P. Deli, My Client, Named 1 of the Best Corned Beef Sandwiches in Chicago & Suburbs

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/03/04/best-corned-beef-sandwiches-chicago/?lctg=74032401347B73811440A4334A&utm_email=74032401347B73811440A4334A&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chicagotribune.com%2f2024%2f03%2f04%2fbest-corned-beef-sandwiches-chicago%2f&utm_campaign=Daywatch&utm_content=curated 26 of the best corned beef sandwiches in Chicago and the suburbs The smoked corned beef sandwich at John’s Food & Wine, in Lincoln Park on Feb. 28, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) By LOUISA KUNG LIU CHU | lchu@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune March 4, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Since I started covering the corned beef beat in 2017, [...]

By charlesakrugel|2024-03-04T08:44:14-06:00March 4th, 2024|Charles Krugel, Client Relations, Clients|0 Comments

New Collective Bargaining Agreement Signed

Congratulations to the excellent employees & management of my client, the Dill Pickle Food Co-op, for ratifying its first collective bargaining agreement with its new labor union the Dill Pickle Food Co-op Workers’ Union (DPFCWU). This is a great example of what positive & cooperative (no pun intended) labor relations can accomplish. Please see the below [...]

By charlesakrugel|2023-12-27T15:59:17-06:00December 27th, 2023|Charles Krugel, Client Relations, Human Resources, Labor and Employment Law, Labor Unions|0 Comments

Eight 5-Star Ratings on Google!

I've now garnered eight five-star reviews on Google! They're pasted below. Peg Dunne Pavelec Chuck has been a valuable resource for our company over the past decade or so. Chuck is extremely responsive and understanding. He considers the human element in addition to the legal issue, which always helps come to a meaningful resolution. Chuck [...]

By charlesakrugel|2023-11-02T10:36:20-05:00November 2nd, 2023|Charles Krugel, Client Relations, Client Testimonial, Clients|0 Comments