2013 Illinois Employment Law Handbook Released

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Sept. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the law firm of SmithAmundsen LLC have again partnered to publish the Illinois Employment Law Handbook - Third Edition. This important publication provides Illinois employers with the critical tools they need to help them better understand and communicate HR compliance laws, regulations and policies to create a more productive workforce, minimize conflict and potentially reduce the occurrence of litigation.

Illinois Employment Law Handbook - Third Edition is a comprehensive employment guide that helps employers navigate topics such as employee discipline, affirmative action and EEO reporting requirements, independent contractors/contingent workers and temporary labor laws, workplace harassment, immigration, post-hire employment policies, wage and hour requirements, labor union issues, employee benefits and much more.

"It is imperative that employers educate themselves on the issues addressed in this handbook," said Jeffrey Risch, Chair of SmithAmundsen's Labor & Employment Practice Group. "Although the handbook will not eliminate the need for businesses to retain quality labor and employment counsel, it will provide the knowledge needed to create a more effective and efficient work environment for all."

Gloria Guy, Vice President of Business Service for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, stated, "HR professionals rely on this comprehensive best seller to better understand complex employment and labor laws.  Its intuitive organization and plain language style clear up common areas of confusion for HR professionals and business owners."

You may order the Illinois Employment Law Handbook - Third Edition online at www.ilchamber.org and click on publications, by phone at 217.522.5512, ext. 227, or by email to [email protected]. The cost is $189 for a hard copy and $169 for the e-Pub electronic version.

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