Barb Erickson and Jeff Goelitz Presenting at 2022 IASPA Annual Conference

Partners Barb Erickson and Jeff Goelitz will present to HR administrators at the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators’ 15th Annual Conference. The event will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532.

In their presentation, “On Solid Ground: Leading Your Team as the Legal Sands Shift Underfoot,” Barb and Jeff explore some of the uniquely challenging issues that arose in the school personnel arena over the past year due to shifting laws, guidance, and dynamics in several areas. They look ahead to what to expect in 2022 and outline pathways to solid ground.

Registration for the event can be found here 

Jeff 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. 

Barb represents and counsels clients in all aspects of state and federal law relating to pension laws, health insurance, minimum wage, overtime, exemptions, and wage payment issues. In addition, she regularly advises employers on issues relating to the Family and Medical Leave Act, disability, accommodations, and more.