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Steps to Take if You’re a Victim of Employment Discrimination

On Behalf of | Oct 6, 2021 |

Employment discrimination is the mistreatment of an employee by an employer due to the employee’s membership in a protected class. There are several types of employment discrimination, including:  Race discrimination Disability discrimination Age discrimination National origin discrimination Ethnicity discrimination Gender discrimination Pregnancy status discrimination If you believe you are a victim of employment discrimination, you should contact an employment discrimination…

An Overview of Workers’ Compensation in Illinois

On Behalf of | Sep 22, 2021 |

Workers’ compensation laws protect employees who are injured on the job. These laws provide benefits to injured workers and the families of employees who are killed as a result of work-related accidents or injuries. Workers’ compensation laws exist on both the state and federal levels. If you’ve been injured on the job, the nature of your work will determine which…

What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Benefits?

On Behalf of | Sep 8, 2021 |

If you’ve been injured at work, it’s imperative that you understand the difference between workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits. Although both are designed to provide financial assistance to eligible parties, there are several key differences between the two programs. In this article, we explain the difference between workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits in Illinois.   Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation benefits reimburse…

What Is a Whistleblower?

On Behalf of | Jul 21, 2021 | ,

The federal government is defrauded out of billions of dollars each year. To combat this issue, the government relies heavily on citizens to report information concerning fraud. People who report fraud to the government are known as whistleblowers. In this article, we discuss whistleblowers and the specific protections they enjoy under state and federal law. If you have information concerning…

New Employer COBRA Requirements Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

| Jul 9, 2021 | ,

The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged our nation and has had a particularly devastating effect on both employees and employers alike. In light of the disturbing impact on the livelihoods of millions of Americans, Congress passed  the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which provides certain eligible individuals with six (6) months of free COBRA continuation coverage due to a…

Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries

On Behalf of | Jul 7, 2021 |

On-the-job injuries are a fact of life in many professions. Fortunately, many workplace injuries are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees who are injured on the job in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee’s right to file a lawsuit against his or her employer…

Can You Be Fired For Political Views?

On Behalf of | Sep 14, 2020 | ,

We’re living in a politically-charged country. Protests are commonplace and political debates run rampant on social media. It’s only natural that political issues spill over to the workplace from time to time. At work, squabbles over hot-button topics can sour relationships. Your boss may notice the politically-charged comment you wrote on social media, or he may frown upon a photo…

5 common workplace eye injuries

On Behalf of | Dec 17, 2018 |

You use your eyes for virtually everything you do in your life. Even though your livelihood and personal enjoyment likely depend on having healthy eyes, you probably do not think much about your vision. Still, if you sustain an eye injury or develop an illness, you may have to deal with poor vision for the rest of your life. Often,…

3 ways retail staff can prevent common injuries

On Behalf of | Sep 21, 2018 |

Despite seemingly constant warnings that online shopping is making brick-and-mortar stores obsolete, retail stores continue to thrive and hire new staff regularly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, retail businesses employ more than 4 million salespeople. While working in retail may not be the riskiest profession, there are certainly hazards that staff must be aware of. Staying aware of the…

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