February 29, 2008
Don't Be Caught Up Creek Without a Paddle:
Navigating the Current Wave of Proposed Changes in Employment Law
With the current presidential primaries focusing on "bringing change" to America, businesses should take this time to reflect upon what changes are already being contemplated in Federal employment law. Obviously, the 2008 presidential elections will have a profound impact on American workplaces as a Democratic President and Congress will mean a big change in priorities from the current Bush administration. However, even a cursory review of the current wave of pending, proposed, and recent employment law changes should have businesses ready to raise their anchors and prepare for a wave of change beginning in 2008. This article will serve as your guide through some of the hottest new and proposed Federal employment law changes currently facing American businesses. (more...)

July 21, 2008
Ohio GFOA Golf Outing
Jonathan Downes will present "Negotiating for Finance Officers" at the GFOA Golf Outing to be held at the Riviera Country Club, Dublin, Ohio on July 21, 2008. For more information regarding this outing, please contact Nancy Waterhouse at (614) 221-1900.

July 30 - August 1, 2008
The ABC's of Federal Employment Laws You Need to Know
For 25 years, Labor Relations Information System has been providing training on public safety labor and personnel matters. LRIS will be hosting the seminar "The ABC's of Federal Employment Laws You Need to Know" at The Flamingo, Las Vegas, Nevada from July 30th to August 1, 2008. This seminar is offered for ALL public employees. Cheri Hass of Downes, Hurst & Fishel will present a training session entitled "Title VII of the Civil Rights Act" on July 31, 2008. For further details regarding this seminar, please contact LRIS at (503) 282-5440.

August 5-7, 2008
77th Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference
The 77th Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference will be held August 5-7, 2008 at the Hilton Polaris, Columbus, Ohio. Jonathan Downes will be speaking on August 6, 2008 during the Education Session regarding Fitness for Duty Assessments and Regulations. For more information regarding this seminar, please contact Monica Poling at (614) 761-0330.