I’m excited to announce that on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM, I’ll be presenting the “Employment Law and HR Primer for Small Businesses”  co-sponsored by the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce, www.northbrookchamber.org, and SCORE, www.scorechicago.org.  The seminar will be held at the Northbrook Chamber, 2002 Walters Ave., Northbrook.  It costs $15 in advance and $20 at the door and includes lunch.  You may register by phone at 847-513-6361.  Comprehensive handouts/resources will be provided.

Topics to be covered include:

  • The importance of human resources and good management
  • When to use employment agreements
  • What is and is not appropriate to ask job candidates
  • Employee screening and risk assessment
  • Unemployment compensation
  • Federal & state laws likely to be encountered by businesses
  • Sample documentation for employee records