Speaker Profile
DIANE L. DEE
Diane L. Dee, President of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resources arena. Diane’s background includes experience in Human Resources consulting and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments. Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting, LLC in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Additionally, Diane conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR topics for various compliance training firms across the country.
Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP, and HRPM® certification. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.

Diane L. Dee
May 12 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Offboarding with Care: Conducting Legal and Ethical Employee Terminations in 2025
If an employer has exhausted all the necessary steps to help the employee improve their work performance and those steps are not working – it may be time to terminate the employee.Terminating an employee is not only stressful for the employee losing a job, but also for the employer. There are legal, ethical steps to take when you terminate an employee. The company must ensure its actions are above reproach...

Diane L. Dee
June 10 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
75 Minutes
Wage and Hour Laws: Ensuring Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 2025
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), commonly referred to as the Wage and Hour Act, was passed in 1938 and since then has been amended many times. The major provisions of the FLSA are concerned with minimum wage rates and overtime payments, child labor, and equal rights. The US Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division, oversees federal labor laws. Additionally, State DOLs administer state labor laws. F..

Diane L. Dee
July 09 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Blending Virtual and In-Person Onboarding to Welcome, Engage and Retain New Hires in 2025
How badly do you want to retain your new hires? It takes HR and Hiring Managers a lot of time and money sifting through resumes, conducting interviews, and finding the person with the right skills who will also be a good cultural fit to narrow it down to one person. But you finally found the right person, made an offer, and it was accepted! After all that time-consuming and expensive effort, you have your n..

Diane L. Dee
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
2024 EEOC and Employers: Investigating Claims of Harassment and Discrimination
Organizations have legal and moral responsibilities to support diversity in their workplaces and to ensure compliance with all equal employment opportunity rules and regulations. Unfortunately, workplaces have not always been welcoming to women and minorities, and many people have faced prejudicial behavior when seeking employment or while on the job.While laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have improve..

Diane L. Dee
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
I-9 Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies and Anticipated Changes to I-9’s
Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with federal immigration laws, or are you at risk for being assessed costly fines, or worse, for potential violations?In an effort to control illegal immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants, while at the same time, attempte..

Diane L. Dee
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
I-9 Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies in 2024
Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws, or are you at risk of being assessed costly fines, or worse, for potential violations?In an effort to control illegal immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants, while at the same time, attemptin..

Diane L. Dee
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
I-9 Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies in 2025
Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws, or are you at risk for being assessed costly fines, or worse, for potential violations?In an effort to control illegal immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants, while at the same time, attempte..

Diane L. Dee
Recorded Webinar
60 Minutes
Offboarding with Care: Conducting Legal and Ethical Employee Terminations
If an employer has exhausted all the necessary steps to help the employee improve his or her work performance and those steps are not working – it may be time to terminate the employee.Terminating an employee is not only stressful for the employee losing a job, but also for the employer. There are legal and ethical steps to take when you terminate an employee. The company must ensure its actions are above r..

Diane L. Dee
Recorded Webinar
75 Minutes
Preventing Sexual Orientation and Transgender ID Discrimination in Your Workplace
For most of us, work is stressful in and of itself. Imagine carrying the added emotional weight of having to deny or suppress one of the most fundamental aspects of who you are: your gender identity and sexual orientation because either one does not conform to society’s norms regarding gender expression.A historic Supreme Court ruling in 2020 outlawed workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and..

Diane L. Dee
Recorded Webinar
75 Minutes
Providing Effective Feedback: A Guide for Managers and Supervisors
Employee feedback is an incredibly powerful tool. When offered properly, it has the ability to grow and develop the people in your organization, improve levels of trust and communication, and strengthen bonds between employees and managers. Unfortunately, feedback is often ignored or omitted entirely to avoid discomfort for both managers and employees.Areas Covered What is employee feedback and why feedback..

Diane L. Dee
Recorded Webinar
90 Minutes
Wage and Hour Laws: Ensuring Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Anticipated Changes in 2023
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), commonly referred to as the Wage and Hour Act, was passed in 1938 and since then has been amended many times. The major provisions of the FLSA are concerned with minimum wage rates and overtime payments, child labor, and equal rights. The US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, oversees federal labor laws. Additionally, State DOLs administer state labor laws. Fai..

Medical & Recreational Marijuana – Impact on the Workplace
Recently, the Department of Justice has made moves that indicate its intent to enforce federal law in jurisdictions where marijuana has been legalized. Traditionally, many employers have had one-size-fits-all policies that have zero tolerance for any use of marijuana. Considering the wide variety of state laws and recent court cases, employers need to evaluate their own policies regarding the use of medical..

Navigating the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Strategic Plan for 2018-2022
Participants in this webinar will learn about the three broad and overarching strategic objectives of the 2018-2022 EEOC strategic plan, outcome goals for each objective, and strategies of how to reach those goals.The EEOC enforces federal anti-discrimination laws that apply to hire, wages, and benefits. The EEOC has two roles: prevention of law violations in the form of outreach, education and assist..

Website Hot Issues: The Next Disability Law Litigation Hotspot
The Web is an increasingly important resource in many aspects of life: education, employment, government, commerce, health care, recreation, and more. It is essential that the Web be accessible to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with diverse abilities. The Web offers the possibility of unprecedented access to information and interaction for many people with disabilities. The accessibili..