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Work-related injuries usually happen without warning, making workers' compensation a vital resource for injured employees who need urgent medical care. Sometimes, employees suffer disabilities from these incidents, impacting their ability to go back to work....
On December 8, 2023, Arbitrator Benjamin Kerner held that a smoke shop unlawfully discharged an employee for excessive tardiness
On September 12, 2023, Joseph Torres, Partner, met Southern Illinois union stewards and presented the fundamentals of the “duty of fair representation.” A union satisfies its duty of fair representation unless its failure to represent a member was arbitrary,...
Stepping out of the office is necessary for many employees, whether to run errands, meet with clients or attend conferences in different states. For some, it is a significant aspect of their job. However, accidents can happen outside the office environment, prompting...
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...