Employment Law

There are risks and benefits for the employer and employee when a company hires an individual. One of the ways that businesses and employees protect themselves from the risks inherent in an employment relationship is through the execution of a contract. An employment...

Embezzlement and employee theft are serious concerns. It’s been well-documented that people steal from their workplaces all the time. Some of it is minor -- taking home a tablet or using a work phone as a personal phone. Other issues are major, such as accountants...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

You have a service dog to help you overcome limitations related to your disability. But you believe that your employer is trying to ease you out the door because you need the service animal to complete some or all of your job duties. What are your rights?Under the...

You have probably heard of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This federal agency was established to administer and enforce the civil rights laws that prohibit workplace discrimination.As part of their duties, the agency files suit against...

News reports in Illinois and across the country have drawn attention to ongoing issues with sexual harassment and workplace discrimination, and women workers continue to report significant concerns about bias on the job. According to one study of 1,000 American...

Many programs in Illinois and across the country aim to increase the number of women involved in STEM careers, those related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Some estimates say that corporate productivity and the national GDP could face a...