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...

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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...
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...
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,...
Service animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Apr 17, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
Were you affected by unlawful discrimination?
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Apr 10, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
Unequal pay at work remains a major concern
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Mar 17, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
Discrimination is a barrier for women in STEM
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Mar 9, 2020 | Employment Law
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...
EEOC investigates claim Google committed pregnancy discrimination
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Feb 24, 2020 | Employment Law
Workplace discrimination and other work-related issues are getting more attention in Illinois and across the United States. This has benefited workers as they have been more likely to report violations and work to be compensated for what they lost. Unfortunately,...
Study finds most U.S. workers experience, see discrimination
On behalf of The Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | Feb 17, 2020 | Employment Law
According to a recent survey, companies in Illinois and across the country are actively improving the diversity of their workforce. However, the poll also found that the majority of employees report that they have experienced or witnessed some type of discrimination...
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