Sometimes a person in Belleville can spend years or even decades at a company only to find the company is “downsizing” and has laid them off. Especially if the person is an older worker, they may find that it is hard to obtain a new job following such a layoff. When hiring workers some companies […]
CHANGE IN PERSPECTIVE ON WORKERS COULD LEAD TO AGE DISCRIMINATION
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 20th, 2017 | Employment Law
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT IN BELLEVILLE
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 11th, 2017 | Personal Injury
Motorcyclists in Illinois may be enjoying the weather the fall season has to offer, whether they are going on a scenic ride or simply commuting to and from work. However, it is important for motorists to pay attention to their surroundings, and this includes keeping an eye out for motorcyclists sharing the road. Motorcycle awareness […]
WHAT PROTECTIONS DO WHISTLEBLOWERS HAVE UNDER ILLINOIS LAW?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 5th, 2017 | Employment Law
We would like to think that the people we work for are ethical and will always do the right thing, but unfortunately that is not always the case. Sometimes employers in Illinois engage in conduct that breaks the law. When that happens, an employee might want to stand up for what’s right, and report their […]
YOU DESERVE JUSTICE AFTER AN INJURY
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 29th, 2017 | Personal Injury
There are countless types of minor injuries that we can experience throughout our lives. From falling down and scraping our knees to accumulating bruises from bumps and nudges, most of these injuries will heal and not present any long-term consequence. There are more serious injuries, however, that can affect a person for the rest of […]
CLASS ACCUSES WELLS FARGO OF FAILING ITS OWN DIVERSITY SCORECARD
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 25th, 2017 | Employment Law
According to a recent class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo, the company “maintains a diversity scorecard which it uses to control hiring demographics via a quota system.” Quota systems are of dubious legality at best, and the class claims the system isn’t working. The lead plaintiff says that after he was promoted as part of […]