If your FMLA request was denied by your employer, that doesn’t have to be the end of the road. If you meet the FMLA eligibility requirements, you are entitled to push back with the help of an employment law attorney to ensure that you and/or your family gets the care that they need. FMLA Leave […]
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Challenging Employers Who Deny FMLA Leave
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 25th, 2023 | Employment Law
Do Not Delay Filing a Worker’s Compensation Claim
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | January 10th, 2023 | Personal Injury
In Illinois, a worker’s compensation claim must be filed within three years of the incident or two years of the last compensation payment date. Although this seems like a long time, you would be surprised how fast it can go by when you are focused on healing from an injury and getting on your feet […]
Does Your Employer Have Worker’s Compensation Insurance?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | December 6th, 2022 | Employment Law
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. […]