Most workplace injuries are covered by workers' compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance provides wage and medical benefits to people who are injured or become ill at work. Unfortunately, not all workers’ compensation claims are successful. In this article, we explain what to do if your workers’ compensation claim is denied.
Steps to Take if You’re a Victim of Employment Discrimination
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 discriminationDisability discriminationAge discriminationNational origin discriminationEthnicity discriminationGender discriminationPregnancy status discriminationIf you believe you are a victim of...
An Overview of Workers’ Compensation in Illinois
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...
What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Benefits?
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...
What Is a Whistleblower?
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...
New Employer COBRA Requirements Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 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...
Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries
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...
Am I Still Entitled to Covid-Related Paid Sick Leave?
Carol, a single mother of two, worked hard and never missed a day of work. Her job did not allow for paid time off, and she wanted to make sure that her boss saw her as a reliable worker. Then, early on in the pandemic, she contracted the coronavirus. Her symptoms...
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Can You Be Fired For Political Views?
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...
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How Long Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Illinois?
Injured workers—especially those who suffer serious injuries and may require a long recovery period—often rely on workers’ compensation benefits to pay necessary expenses. So, it’s only natural that the employee and his or her family would be concerned about how long they could expect to receive benefits.
However, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. How long...
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