Featured Topic: UI Protests and WorkShare IL: Strategies for Employers
This month’s meeting will feature subject matter experts from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), sharing practical guidance on managing unemployment claims and exploring WorkShare IL as an alternative to layoffs.
Chris Zionic, Unemployment Insurance Program Manager, IDES
With over 22 years of experience overseeing all aspects of Illinois Unemployment Insurance (UI), Chris has helped countless employers manage claims, protests, adjudications, appeals, and benefit charges. He understands what it takes to successfully contest claims and how to avoid the common pitfalls that cost employers time and money.
You’ll learn:
- When and how to protest UI claims effectively
- What details make or break a protest, adjudication, or appeal
- How misconduct and voluntary quit rules apply to real-world cases
Thomas Pennell, Business Services Coordinator, IDES
For 16 years, Thom has supported Illinois employers by connecting them with state workforce resources. As a Business Services Coordinator, he specializes in WorkShare IL — a program that helps employers reduce layoffs while retaining employees.
You’ll learn:
- How WorkShare IL works and why it matters
- The benefits of WorkShare for employers and employees alike
- How to determine if WorkShare is the right solution for your organization
Meeting Agenda:
-11:30-11:50 Check-in & Networking
-11:50-12:00 Chapter Announcements & Speaker Introduction
-12:00-1:00 Presentation, Q&A
Guests:
-Member: $30
-Non-Member: $40
-First-time guests can join for free - reach out to Allison Gottwald at agottwald@eastersealsci.com for more information.
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 11 @ 5pm
Location:
-The Warehouse on State: 736 SW Washington St Peoria, IL
