Pregnancy discrimination is unfair treatment due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Federal and Illinois laws prohibit pregnancy discrimination. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Illinois Human Rights Act safeguard employees. Pregnancy...
It’s no secret that jobs in construction come with a certain level of risk that is often higher than most industries. The CDC reports that 3.3 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses were reported in 2009 and more than 9% of those were reported by construction...
Among the most pernicious kinds of injuries workers experience on construction sites are respiratory diseases. Among these kinds of diseases, one of the most serious is Pneumoconiosis, a chronic dust disease often emanating from employment (often in coalminers)....
Because of the sheer size of most commercial trucks on the roadways today, it’s understandable to see how much damage a trucking accident can cause other drivers. Oftentimes, commercial trucks and big rigs can triple or even quadruple the size of smaller vehicles on...
There are times when employees don’t strictly follow the instructions to perform their duties in the course of their employment. It happens all the time, of course. A barista in a coffee shop takes a moment to check his text messages in the middle of a busy afternoon;...
When employees cause harm due to negligence, recklessness, or malicious behavior, employers are often held liable for the resulting injuries. This is because employers are seen as directing their employees’ behavior and benefiting from their productivity. As...
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