Dennis L. Weedman

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Dennis Weedman practices in the Collinsville office where his emphasis is on labor and employment law.  He represents school districts, community colleges, municipalities and local governmental bodies in labor and employment litigation, including complaints and charges of discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, civil rights violations and matters before the labor relations boards.  Dennis advises clients on grievance handling, as well as provides representation in labor arbitration hearings.  Dennis also serves as a negotiator and advisor for collective bargaining agreements.

Dennis’ area of practice extends well beyond just labor and employment matters.  He provides trusted legal services in all areas of personnel management, including employee leave rights and employee disciplinary matters, as well as counsels clients in the area of board governance, general education law and student rights and responsibilities.

Prior to joining Robbins, Schwartz, Dennis served as an Administrative Law Judge with the Illinois Labor Relations Board and was labor relations counsel with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services.

Recent Presentations

• Legislative and Judicial Updates, Regional Office of Education #40, Jerseyville, IL (February 2011)
• Legal Updates – Family and Medical Leave Act, Regional Office of Education #40 Winter Meeting (January 2009)
• Identifying Pedophile and Grooming Habits of School Employees; Collective Bargaining Implications of New Class Size and RtI Requirements, Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District (July 2008)
• Implementation of IRS 403(B) Requirements, Mississippi Valley IASBO Luncheon (June 2008)
• Current Legal Issues, IASB Wabash Valley Division Business Meeting (March 2008)
• Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, Southeastern Illinois College (August 2007)
• Board Governance Issues and the Community College Student Trustee, Illinois Community College Board Conference (June 2006)
• County Board Member Collective Bargaining Workshop, University of Illinois Extension Service (February 2006)