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Employment Issues For Activated And Returning Military Personnel
February 24, 2006
The Employment Law Committee of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association is pleased to announce a seminar on the following topic:
This seminar will examine the employment issues faced by activated and returning military personnel and their employers. The following speakers will be featured:
Ron Bacci, the supervising ombudsman from Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve - a nationwide volunteer organization that is the first stop for the soldier who is experiencing difficulty in the workplace related to military service. In addition to his presentation, Mr. Bacci brings a CD Rom and workbook explaining the Federal Statutes related to military activation and return to civilian employment for every person in attendance.
Ignacio Maramba, Esq. Maramba & Associates, Mr. Maramba discusses the different types of activations, the advice given to soldiers upon activation, and the advice he gives to his small to mid-sized employer clients in his private practice. Mr. Maramba is an Army Reserve Judge Advocate with the rank of Captain, and is a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Rob Scott, Esq. Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council. Mr. Scott is one of the in-house counsels for a large municipal labor union representing law enforcement personnel. He discusses the employee’s perspective, problem areas in the state and Federal statutes and the solutions developed in labor relations.
Luis Martinez, Assistant to the Director of Human Resources, Cook County, Illinois. Cook County employs over 25,000 people and Mr. Martinez is responsible for the Human Resources aspects of all activated and returning Cook County employees who are in the military. He provides insight on the municipal employer and how to approach common problems.
Rod Driscoll, Esq. Favaro & Gorman, Ltd. Mr. Driscoll holds an LL.M in Employee Benefits, and concentrates his practice, among other areas, in employee benefits that fall within ERISA’s jurisdiction, including pension, group health and COBRA issues. Mr. Driscoll will share his ERISA-based perspective to augment comments relating to the substantive areas of pension and health care matters that confront individuals otherwise covered by USERRA’s protective measures.
Brian Clauss, Arbitrator & Mediator. Mr. Clauss concentrates in the arbitration and mediation of labor and employment disputes and serves on numerous rosters and panels. He recently co-authored the IICLE update on Public Employment for the Labor Law Handbook and is the co-author for the chapter on Off-Duty Misconduct for the ABA’s forthcoming text entitled Workplace Violence in the Public Sector. He will moderate.
A light dinner will be served.
Register at www.nwsba.org or call the Bar Association at (847) 259-7908.
Any questions? Contact Seminar Sub-Committee Chair Brian Clauss, 847-692-6330 or brianclauss@midwest-arbitrator-mediator.com
It is anticipated that the seminar will be eligible for CLE credit.
Members $45.00 Non-member attorneys $60.00 Non-lawyers $40.00 Students $25.00
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