There's a difference between state versus federal minimum wage. While the former varies, the latter has remained at $7.25 since July 24, 2009. Some states don't have minimum wages, but Illinois does. It's been $8.25 since January 1, 2016.States that don't have a...

Month: May 2020
Fired for reporting health and safety risks
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 22, 2020 | Employment Law
Current conditions at nursing homes here in Illinois and elsewhere around the country make these facilities breeding grounds for deadly illnesses to spread to staff members and their families.While present conditions make this situation more dire than ever, it...
Is somebody liable for your slip-and-fall injuries?
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 20, 2020 |
Some people don't think of injuries that arise from slip-and-fall incidents to be that serious. While a twisted ankle or scraped knee may indeed be minor annoyances from which most can quickly recover, not all injuries from slip-and-falls are that superficial or...
What are the signs you’re being ‘aged out’ of your job?
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 15, 2020 | Employment Law
If you're an older worker who is approaching retirement age, you may not be financially able to retire and still continue meeting your financial obligations. You want to continue working for as long as possible so that you can build up your retirement pension a bit...
Product tampering can lead to consumer illnesses
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 8, 2020 | Personal Injury
In recent months, videos of shoppers opening, licking and returning products to supermarket shelves have gone viral. After an incident in another state where a shopper intentionally coughed all over meats, bakery items and fresh produce, the store owner was forced to...
Joe Biden’s accuser faces doubts about story’s timing
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 1, 2020 | Employment Law
There have been recent claims of sexual assault by Joe Biden against one of his former senatorial staffers. As reported by The Washington Post, the timeline shows that his accuser's allegations have morphed and grown over time.That can be problematic for the accuser,...
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