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Workers’ Compensation Ruling May Allow for “Positional Risk”

The Illinois Supreme Court’s recent ruling in a workers’ compensation claim may set a precedent that could allow for “positional risk” to...

Amazon Workers Facing Increased Risks During the Pandemic

During the pandemic, Americans have become even more reliant on online shopping, which Amazon dominates. But according to the Center for Investigative...

California Judge Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Employees

A California judge has ruled that Uber and Lyft drivers must be classified as employees, as the two rideshare giants threaten to...

Rideshare Driver Classification Lawsuit Filed Against Uber and Lyft

Massachusetts has become the second state to file a lawsuit against Uber and Lyft over rideshare driver classification, on the heels of...

Rideshare Drivers Have Been Classified as Employees in California

A regulatory agency in California has ruled that rideshare drivers at companies like Uber and Lyft should be classified as employees, not...

OSHA Issues New Enforcement Guidance in Response to COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has issued new enforcement guidance addressing work-related coronavirus cases....

New Bill Lowers Burden for Essential Workers with Coronavirus

The Illinois General Assembly has approved a bill lowering the burden of proof for essential workers who contract the coronavirus, making it...

What Do I Do If I Get Injured While Working From Home?

Since the arrival of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the United States, more and more Americans have found themselves working from home...

Big Business’s War on Frontline Workers Ramps Up During Pandemic

Over the past several weeks, frontline workers – who are busy saving lives in hospitals, driving trucks to make crucial deliveries, stocking...