New Illinois Whistleblower Laws & Protections | 2025 Update
New amendments made to the Illinois Whistleblower Act (“IWA”), 740 ILCS 174/1 went into effect as of January 1, 2025. House Bill 5561 made changes to whistleblower laws to improve protections for workers who report their employer’s wrongdoings or illegal...
Disparti Law Gives Out 1,000 Rideshare Vouchers on NYE 2025
In less than fourteen hours, 1,000 people from across Chicagoland registered to receive a free $20 voucher for a safe Uber ride home on New Year’s Eve. According to the Illinois State Police, New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year when it...
Can You Appeal a Workers’ Compensation Decision?
Workplace injuries can be stressful and overwhelming. Workers’ compensation was designed to support workers with financial assistance while they recover from their injuries. Most employers in Illinois are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance....
Is My Landlord Liable for Slip and Fall on Ice?
Chicago winters continue to live up to its reputation as several inches of snow and ice accumulate on the city’s roads and sidewalks. With such treacherous conditions, slip-and-fall accidents are an inevitability. If you slip and fall on ice or snow in your...