Real Time with IPELRA Podcast
1) 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-orientatio...Show More
2) 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' Righ...Show More
3) 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...Show More
4) 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.
5) 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 discusse...Show More
6) 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 Francz...Show More
7) Season 4 Coming Soon
We are kicking off season 4 of Real Time. Send us your topics of interest at
8) 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.
9) 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 a...Show More
10) 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 info@hrsource.org. Make sure you include he...Show More