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What to Do If You Are Injured as an Independent Contractor

The traditional workplace is shifting as more and more professionals choose to become independent contractors, working by the job or in a...

OSHA Warns of Heat Dangers for Workers

As summer temperatures soar, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers and workers of the dangers associated with working...

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Rates to Decrease in 2017

According to a report released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NNCI), Illinois employers could see as much as a 12.9...

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Basics

Workplace injuries can be life-changing, impacting your livelihood temporarily and, in some cases, permanently. Many employees who sustain injuries while working and...

Man Crushed to Death in Suburban Industrial Accident

A deadly industrial accident claimed the life of one worker Tuesday, July 5, in the Chicago suburb of Monee. The 58-year-old man,...

Separate Suburban Chicago Workplace Accidents Lead to Two Deaths

In the past week, two separate workplace accidents in Chicago suburbs have led to the deaths of two people. On June 20,...

Employees Think Employers Care More About Productivity Than Safety

The National Safety Council (“NSC”) conducted a survey of 2,000 employees across the United States regarding safety in the workplace. It found...

Chemical Spill at Willy Wonka Factory Sends Workers to Hospital

Nestle’s Willy Wonka candy factory in Itasca was evacuated Friday, June 17, following a chemical spill that sent 11 people to the...

New OSHA Rule Reduces Exposure Levels for Silica Dust

Approximately 2.3 million U.S. workers are exposed to dangerous silica dust on the job. Breathing in these particles may cause kidney disease,...