Losing a job or getting laid off can be devastating news for an Illinois resident who has a family to support. Finding a new job is not easy for anyone, and for many, losing a job can also mean losing benefits and dipping into savings that were not intended to be...

Month: November 2018
Going snowmobiling? Here are some safety tips
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Nov 28, 2018 |
Illinois winters can be downright brutal. But there is still fun to be had out in the white stuff. Snowmobiling is a fun winter outdoor activity for many Illinois residents.Yet, it is not one without many significant dangers, and those who go snowmobiling should be...
Strict liability applies to Illinois dog bite cases
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Nov 22, 2018 | Personal Injury
The holidays are coming and when they do Belleville residents will travel to the homes of the people they love in order to celebrate with them.Seeing relatives and friends can be special, but entering the home of someone else can mean entering the territory of a...
Government employers cannot discriminate based on age
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Nov 15, 2018 | Employment Law
It may seem that the longer an Illinois resident stays in the same job, the better they will become at completing their tasks. Through experience and determination a long-term employee may become an asset to their employer as they are able to take on more complex and...
What is a hostile work environment?
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Nov 8, 2018 | Employment Law
Inappropriate behavior in the workplace is often placed on a continuum of badness, where some actions or comments are deemed untimely while others are deemed attacking. When a worker feels harassed by the harasser and a sexually charged environment created by their...
Accidents at construction sites are often fatal
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Nov 1, 2018 | Personal Injury
There are inherent and specific risks associated with practically all types of employment, and any job can cause a worker to suffer physical harm. However, Illinois residents who work in the construction industry face a number of serious threats to their health and...
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