While we cannot tell you the answer to your question without knowing more details, we can tell you this: Illinois law requires almost all employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance for nearly all employees. The only people who can personally exempt themselves are sole proprietors, business partners, corporate officers, and members of limited liability companies. […]
Category: Employment Law
Does Your Employer Have Worker’s Compensation Insurance?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | December 6th, 2022 | Employment Law
UNEQUAL PAY AT WORK REMAINS A MAJOR CONCERN
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | March 17th, 2022 | 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 workers, there are a number of concerns about gender discrimination, including the gender pay gap, […]
TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND CLAUSES YOU NEED TO KNOW
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 7th, 2021 | 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 contract makes it clear what obligations a company has to a worker […]
BUSINESS LAW: HOW TO PREVENT EMPLOYEE EMBEZZLEMENT
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | March 24th, 2021 | Employment Law
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 covering up tens of thousands of dollars in theft. Either […]
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 […]
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 […]
JOE BIDEN’S ACCUSER FACES DOUBTS ABOUT STORY’S TIMING
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 1st, 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, as typically when the story changes, it is more likely that all […]
SERVICE ANIMALS AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 17th, 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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses, local […]
WERE YOU AFFECTED BY UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 10th, 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 companies that are accused of using discriminatory practices in their hiring, promotions and firing of employees. […]