It goes without saying that local governments have a lot on their plate. For that reason, they don’t always put as much time and effort into their staff as they should. This includes everything from hiring to managing to termination. Here are some of the most common employment mistakes that local governments make: If you […]
MUNICIPAL LAW: COMMON EMPLOYMENT MISTAKES THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MAKE
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 19th, 2020 | Firm News
DON’T FALL VICTIM TO THESE COMMON PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT MISTAKES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 29th, 2020 | Firm News
Forming a new partnership is it exciting time where you probably want to focus mostly on the potential and possibility for financial gain and career success. Don’t let your enthusiasm run away with you. Both you and your partner could feel so excited about your upcoming partnership that you make questionable decisions during this early […]
SAFE DRIVING TIPS FOR COMMUTERS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | July 27th, 2020 | Personal Injury
Commuting to and from work may be second nature to you, but that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down. It’s critical that you do everything you can to prevent an accident. Here are five of the most important safe driving tips for commuters: It’s nice to know that following these tips will help […]
WHY DO PEOPLE PLACE ROADSIDE MEMORIALS?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | June 11th, 2020 | Personal Injury
We’ve all seen them as we’re tooling down the highway. A small outcropping on the highway decorated with floral arrangements, wreaths, crosses and the name of the deceased individual whose life ended there at that juncture. When we see these, we are reminded of the fragility of life and may reflect upon the unfortunate circumstances […]
SLIP-AND-FALL INJURIES CAN BE SERIOUS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | June 5th, 2020 | Personal Injury
You’re shopping for groceries when you step in a spilled liquid on the floor. This causes you to lose your balance, and you wind up taking a tumble onto the floor. The last thing you remember before blacking out was the intense pain you felt. Some people mistakenly believe that slip-and-fall injuries are always minor bumps, bruises […]
NOT BEING PAID MINIMUM WAGE? FIGHT BACK
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 28th, 2020 | Employment Law
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 minimum wage have the federal one imposed by default instead. The […]
FIRED FOR REPORTING HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 22nd, 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 actually is quite common for the lowest-paid workers in nursing homes to be at greatest […]
IS SOMEBODY LIABLE FOR YOUR SLIP-AND-FALL INJURIES?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 20th, 2020 | Firm News
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 easily resolved. In fact, tripping, slipping and falling can cause victims to break bones, slip […]
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS YOU’RE BEING ‘AGED OUT’ OF YOUR JOB?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 15th, 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 more. But, does your boss appear to have other […]
PRODUCT TAMPERING CAN LEAD TO CONSUMER ILLNESSES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 8th, 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 dump groceries worth more than $35,000. That store owner made the right decision after the […]