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Under the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act, certain injuries that occur “off-the-clock” are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, as long as there is a direct link between work and the injury.
As a Chicago Law Firm advocating for workers’ rights for the past 40 years, we endorse the latest legislation by the Illinois General Assembly. We stand ready to fight for front-line and essential workers who contract COVID-19.
When you are going through a Workers’ Compensation case, your weekly checks for Temporary Total Disability (TTD) and your medical treatment will be at the top of your mind. While some delays in getting TTD or getting your treatment are inevitable, some are completely avoidable.
Worker fatigue and demanding work schedules make working the graveyard shift dangerous for many sanitation workers. Working the night shift increases the risk of serious injuries and fatalities among clean-up crews working in the meatpacking industry.
Workers refuse to wear PPE because of lack of training, lack of availability, its appearance or because it is uncomfortable to wear. Even when mandated by OSHA, there are high levels of non-compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) in workplaces.
Mental and behavioral health issues are causing more women to get hurt on the job. As many as 60 percents of workplace injuries to women are connected to depression, anxiety, and fatigue. For employers and employees alike, understanding this risk is critical to keeping the workplace safe.
In Illinois, temporary transitional employment provisions enable injured employees to return to work at off-site locations through third-party vendors when they have been released with restrictions.
The U.S. Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded health and safety grants to promote workplace safety. Grants will provide education and training on safety standards for young workers.
EMS workers face job hazards that put them at high risk for occupational illnesses, injuries, and fatalities. In 2014, there were over 22,000 emergency medical service workers who were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments.
Illinois roadway workers are exposed to hazardous workplace conditions that put them at high risk of serious injury and death. There are various occupations that require work near busy roadways and freeways, exposing thousands of workers to serious dangers.
