IPS21 Social Media and Employee Discipline
Total Credits: 1.25
- Categories:
- Labor Law | Labor Relations
- Speakers:
- Carlos S. Arevalo | James Q. Brennwald | Jeff Goelitz | Taylor Muzzy | Anita Tanay
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 13 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 02, 2021
- Product Type:
- On Demand
- License:
- Access for 365 day(s) after purchase.
Description
This panel will provide an overview of potential disciplinary issues arising from the use of social media by public employees, from the perspectives of two employer representatives, two union representatives, and a labor arbitrator. The discussion will focus on “just cause” concerns (e.g., reasonableness of the employer's policy, off duty misconduct/nexus to employment, and disparagement of the employer); employees’ First Amendment rights; and protections for employees under the IPLRA, the IELRA, and other statutes. The discussion will include a review of various case scenarios, and the panelists’ best practice recommendations.
Speaker
Carlos S. Arevalo Related Seminars and Products
Partner
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd.
A panelist at the Public Sector Labor Conference for several years, Carlos Arévalo has been practicing law for more than 20 years and has significant experience in representing Illinois public sector clients in the areas of labor and employment law involving benefits, termination, discipline, labor arbitration and collective bargaining, as well as local government law. He also represents clients in state and federal court and in administrative proceedings before the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Illinois Labor Relations Board and more. Carlos also represents private sector clients, including profit and non-profit entities as well as individuals. Additionally, Carlos served as a member of the Board of Trustees for McHenry County College. He was president of the McHenry County Bar Association and Stateline SHRM Chapter. Carlos continues to be active in leadership for the Illinois State Bar Association’s labor and employment and local government related committees, frequently speaking on these issues at the state and local level. Carlos is a member of the Leadership Greater McHenry County Class of 2013 and sits on the Regional Board of the Mercy Health System
James Q. Brennwald Related Seminars and Products
Arbitrator
Jeff Goelitz Related Seminars and Products
Partner
Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn LLP
As a partner in the firm and a member of the firm’s Management Committee, Jeff Goelitz represents Illinois schools and school leaders, focusing primarily on labor and personnel issues. He has guided school boards through numerous contract negotiations with teachers and staff and frequently advises superintendents and HR professionals on RIFs, evaluations, grievances, and employee misconduct investigations and termination cases. A former educator and coach himself, Jeff offers practical, actionable advice to school leaders, enabling them to focus on their core mission of leading their team and students. In addition to working through day-to-day issues with clients, a hallmark of Jeff’s practice is proactive training. Jeff is a frequent speaker at professional organizations for school boards and school administrators, including for the Illinois Association of School Boards as part of its new board member training and at annual conferences of the IASB, the IASPA, and the IASBO. Jeff approaches the practice of law from the premise that a lawyer’s job is to simplify complex issues and offer practical solutions that clients can understand and implement. School leaders know that when they work with Jeff, that’s exactly what they’ll get. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and volunteering his time to help individuals and couples regain control of their personal finances through basic budgeting strategies.
Taylor Muzzy Related Seminars and Products
Jacobs, Burns, Orlove & Hernandez LLP
