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2026-2027 Employment Law Updates for Illinois Employers

As federal, state, and local enforcement priorities continue to evolve and at times conflict with each other, Illinois employers face an increasingly complex labor and employment landscape. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are creating additional opportunities and challenges for legal and HR professionals, making it essential to stay informed and prepared.

Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Jon Zimring, Dan Canales, and Mikaela Masoudpour, and Associates Addison Schlatter and Jade Yee will present an engaging in-person discussion on recent legislative and judicial developments and their practical implications for employers. The program will conclude with a moderated panel featuring in-house professionals and exploring how employers are navigating AI’s expanding role in the workplace, followed by a cocktail hour. 

The program will address developments in the following areas:
• New and Upcoming Illinois Employment Laws and Regulations
• The Evolving Regulatory and Enforcement Landscape Affecting DEI Initiatives
• Religious Accommodations Amid Changing EEOC Enforcement Priorities in the Post-Groff Era
• Current Developments and Considerations in Restrictive Covenant Enforcement
• The Impact of AI on Human Resources and Employment Law