Education & Events

Live Streamed | October 8, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT

The Human Resource Peer Groups are designed to provide HR officers, executives, and others overseeing HR functions within their financial institutions an opportunity to share ideas, information, and challenges with fellow human resource officers. Expect a lively, interactive, open discussion on employment issues facilitated by legal and human resource experts.

Audience
Human Resources Officers, Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs), HR Managers/Directors/Specialists, Talent Acquisition Managers, Compensation and Benefits Managers, Recruitment Managers, Training and Development Managers, Legal Counsel specializing in employment law, etc.

9:55 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Employment Law Update 2025

HR Source Presenters
Kelly A. Hayden, JD, Chief Legal Counsel
Sally Weldin, Senior Human Resource Specialist

Stay ahead of the curve with this comprehensive briefing on the latest developments in employment law. This essential update covers significant federal and Illinois-specific legislative and regulatory changes impacting employers in 2025 and beyond. Topics include:

• Discrimination & Enforcement – Supreme Court rulings, EEOC guidance, and DOJ initiatives affecting workplace policies.
• Executive Orders & DEI Compliance – Impacts of Executive Order 14173 and federal scrutiny of DEI programs.
• Leave Laws – New mandates for military honors, NICU-related leave, organ and blood donation, and nursing mothers.
• Pay & Benefits – Updates on paid leave requirements, pay transparency, and health coverage for dependent parents.
• Recordkeeping & Access – Revisions to personnel file laws and wage payment documentation requirements.
• Technology & Privacy – New rules on AI in hiring, biometric data, and employee rights under E-Verify.
• Workplace Protections – Expanded rights under the Illinois Human Rights Act, including protections for reproductive health decisions and family responsibilities.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what HR laws are changing, and their impacts.
• Learn about the future of affirmative action since the election and potential legal challenges.
• Dos and Don’ts as we move forward.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.     Lunch Break

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.     Open Discussion

Facilitated by Karla Dickson, Director of Human Resources, Stillman BancCorp, N.A., and IBA HR Committee Chair

This interactive session provides an opportunity to share ideas, information, and challenges with fellow human resource officers. Expect a lively discussion about critical employment issues.

Fee Per Person
IBA Members $150
Nonmembers $250

Benefits

• Network with fellow bankers, fostering professional connections and potential collaborations.
• Knowledge Sharing: Exchange ideas, information, and challenges with fellow human resource officers, gaining insights into industry best practices and innovative HR strategies.
• Stay Updated on HR Laws.
• Compliance Management.
• Access to Legal Expertise.
• Discuss employment issues openly and collaboratively with peers, brainstorming solutions and sharing practical approaches to address HR challenges effectively within financial institutions.
• Benefit from expert facilitation to ensure productive and meaningful discussions, guiding conversations towards actionable insights and outcomes.

Technology Requirements

• Have Zoom virtual meeting access
• Interact with facilitators and all participants in a live, virtual environment
• Actively participate in live and chat discussions
• Have complete, working computer microphone, camera, and speakers or phone access
• Keep cameras on for the duration of the program