From offices to warehouses, most workplaces in the U.S. have at least one stepladder for employees to use. Whether you climb onto a stepladder several times each day or only once a year, you have some risk of seriously injuring yourself in a fall. In fact, according...
If you recently suffered a twisted ankle in your Illinois workplace, you may be wondering what actions, if any, you can take to receive compensation for your injury. Understanding how the law works can help you make informed decisions moving forward. Am I eligible for...
Trenches are commonplace on construction sites in Illinois and across the country. After all, when construction crews are building new structures and renovating existing ones, they often need access to subterranean areas. Still, if a trench lacks good construction, it...
With the variety of machines and kinds of work on a construction site, you may encounter some situations that lead to a serious injury. Problems can happen when you work high up on scaffolds, which are platforms that allow workers to reach the sides of buildings....
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released information detailing nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported for Illinois during 2020. The BLS.gov website noted that employees in the education and health services industry ranked highest in reported cases. The...
Your employer's workers' compensation program can provide supplemental income while you recover from a work-related injury. However, overlooking the details may jeopardize your benefits or prevent you from realizing the full value of the program. Knowing how to...
If you have an injury related to the kind of work you do, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Based on a schedule of calculations, you may also be able to receive a permanency award along with temporary benefits. What is this and how does it work?...
After a workplace accident, you took time off to recover. Your doctor cleared you to return to work, and you want to make sure you do everything right. The Society for Human Resources Management breaks down the process for returning to work after a workplace injury....
When employees experience a canine bite or attack while performing their job duties, the injury may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Illinois law requires employers to carry workers' comp insurance, which does not require proof that the employee never...
The severity of a workplace injury can vary. Sometimes treatment and a recovery period are enough to help someone return to work. But you might wonder what could happen if your injury is severe enough that you cannot go back to your old job. This is where vocational...
