Employers taking advantage of their employees is a tale as old as time. But thanks to several Illinois laws and regulations, employees have more protections than ever, helping to prevent harmful and unreasonable work conditions. One such protection is covered by the...
FEDERAL LAWSUIT FILED ALLEGING SHERIFF TOM DART AND SHERIFF’S OFFICE OF AGE DISCRIMINATION “We will fight workplace discrimination wherever we see it. Today we are proud to represent one of the finest and most distinguished law enforcement officers in Cook...
Earlier this summer, the City of Chicago passed major labor initiatives to address how Covid-19 impacted workers and passed the Chi Biz Strong Initiative. As the population becomes increasingly vaccinated, the city is back to focusing on economic growth. Prior to the...
Updated: 08/01/2021 Waiting to hear whether you have been approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be frustrating. Your medical condition is preventing you from working, so obviously loss of income and whether you will be getting benefits are huge...
With COVID-19 vaccines now widely available, many employers are considering requiring that their employees receive a vaccine before coming back to the office. According to reporting by CNBC, some employers are viewing mandatory vaccinations as a competitive advantage,...
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to clarify independent contractor status under the fair labor standards act. In this January 2021 ruling, the department is setting the standard to determine whether a person is an employee or an independent...