According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 96% of employed domestic violence victims experience problems at work because of the abuse. So, what does domestic violence look like in the workplace and what employment law protections do you need to know when representing survivors of domestic abuse? Join SHALVA for this free lunchtime CLE program as we explore these issues further. Helen Bloch has over 20 years of employment law experience and will be discussing the laws and strategies you need to know to be a better advocate for your clients.

Speaker:

Helen Bloch founded the Law Offices of Helen Bloch, P.C., a general practice firm, over 20 years ago. Among other areas, Helen helps individuals and businesses navigate employment matters, negotiate business agreements, and start their own businesses. In addition to counseling clients and drafting their policies and procedures, she provides training on sexual harassment and discrimination. A member of several civic and professional organizations, Helen serves as a Board member of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and is a Past President of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, which awarded her its Presidential Citation in 2015 and its Intra Society Award of Merit in 2001. Since 2019, Helen has been selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers list for employment law.

FREE virtual program on Zoom

CLE:   1.0 hours professional responsibility credit (pending approval)