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For most people, working beyond scheduled working hours means having less time for their personal lives. Nevertheless, many employees are willing to dedicate extra time to their roles for several reasons, such as receiving extra pay. However, not all employees can...
In Illinois, workers' compensation laws generally cover hearing impairment caused by exposure to harmful noise levels in the workplace. This coverage extends to both partial and total hearing loss. If you have a work-related hearing impairment, it's crucial to...
On paper, workers’ compensation will cover the costs of your work-related injuries or occupational diseases. However, your employer won’t necessarily grant your request for benefits automatically. Your employer will have various reasons why it thinks you’re not...
Illinois law allows you to recover workers' compensation benefits after you suffer an injury at work. After you file your claim for benefits, there are several things you must do to increase your chance of your benefits being approved. Seek medical care as soon as you...
“Sexual harassment” is a term that our readers probably see quite a bit in the news, with reports of this conduct occurring in workplaces throughout the country – despite the well-intended, best efforts of those who would try to put an end to this type of behavior....
After sustaining a work-related injury, an employee's first instinct is to seek benefits through their workers' compensation coverage. If you intend to file a claim, there are many factors to consider, such as eligibility and whether the claim is valid. You could...
Suffering a workplace injury can take a huge toll on your life. Aside from being unable to work, you might face high medical costs, lengthy treatments and a long road to recovery. You can file a workers’ compensation claim in hopes of receiving benefits that cover...
As an Illinois resident, you have the right to receive the pay you deserve while recovering from childbirth or pregnancy. These rights are protected under the Illinois Human Rights Act. And it applies to all pregnant employees or those with pregnancy-related...
Illinois has strict laws forcing employers to provide their employees with workers' compensation insurance coverage. A business with at least one employee who works part-time must have coverage. These provisions could be comforting to employees, knowing they can...
It can be distressing for most people to have a highly visible scar. Scars don’t just mar a person’s appearance but can also serve as a grim reminder of the incident that caused the injury. What can a worker do about a scar they got from a work-related accident?...