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...
After you incur an injury on the job, you may receive workers' compensation benefits while you recover. There are different kinds of benefits and the kind you receive usually depends on your situation. According to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission,...
Workers’ compensation is a confusing process because it involves many parties. You make a claim when you suffer a work injury to your employer. The employer’s insurance will pay your claim. However, the state has oversight. So, in some aspects, the state does control...
Getting hurt at work in Illinois may complicate your ability to work until you fully recover from your injuries. While it may seem sufficient enough to file a workers' compensation claim without saying much to your employer, consistent communication can actually...
