Category: Workers’ Compensation

A new Senate Bill recently signed into Illinois law creates changes to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act that allow workers to bring civil lawsuits against Illinois employers in occupational injury and disease cases. Recent Changes to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act Illinois employers have relied on the fact that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and the

In this article, you will learn why it might be a good idea to hire an occupational disease lawyer at Ankin Law. Occupational Disease Lawyers At Ankin Law Not all work-related disability is caused by sudden accidents. Many Illinois workers are permanently or temporarily disabled every year by occupational illness. According to the U.S. Bureau

Independent Contractor Overtime Pay Independent contractors are those workers who perform services on a freelance basis, rather than as an employee. For a significant portion of the workforce, common independent contractor positions include: Overtime Laws in Illinois Under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most hourly, non-salaried employees are entitled to overtime pay if they

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

10 Workers’ Compensation Facts In this article, you will learn 10 facts about workers’ compensation in Illinois. There are a number of myths and a significant amount of misinformation about workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, many injured workers do not get the full range of benefits to which they are entitled because of this misinformation. The workers’