California has made headlines in the area of both workers' compensation law and professional sports over the last year thanks to its passage of Assembly Bill 1309, a measure designed to prohibit the majority of athletes from filing work comp claims in that state....
It is not often that a case involving a dispute over workers' compensation benefits makes national headlines, but a recent case out of New Jersey in which an injured worker literally prevailed by a matter of inches has people all over the country talking. Back in...
Over the next few months, the legislative agenda here in the state of Illinois will slowly begin to take shape and lawmakers will once gear again up for multiple rounds of spirited debate. In fact, one of the issues that lawmakers might end up debating is the...
Temporary employment positions, also known as temp jobs, have been on the rise since the recession in 2008. They are considered a cost-effective way for businesses, particularly those that need workers for construction sites, warehouses and factories to staff...
Under Illinois workers' compensation law, an injured worker can obtain benefits to help pay for medical treatment and time off from work. Is this right to compensation unlimited? The answer is unfortunately, no. Defenses can be raised that would prevent the injured...
This time of year in particular provides great opportunity for job-seekers to find at least temporary work. But even outside of the holiday season, temp workers make up an important portion of the workforce. The unsettled economy has supported employers' dependence on...
Is an employee injured in an accident caused by a sudden syncopal episode -- i.e., a loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain -- entitled to workers' compensation benefits? This was the fascinating issue recently before the Illinois...
When you sit down to watch your favorite sports team here in Chicago, there is a very good chance that the last thing you are thinking about is the ability of the players to file a workers' compensation claim in the event they are injured on the field, diamond, rink...
Workers here in Chicago and across the state of Illinois routinely suffer debilitating musculoskeletal injuries. Typically, these types of injuries involve the neck, back, wrist, elbow or shoulder, and are brought on by a variety of risk factors, including tasks that...
Whether it's helping stock a local food shelf or running a marathon to raise cancer awareness, there is perhaps no better way to boost morale and encourage bonding among employees than through charitable events. Interestingly enough, however, the mayor of one Chicago...