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ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVID 19 EMERGENCY RULE
By Donald W. Fohrman
28 Apr, 2020
On April 13, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) enacted an emergency rule which is designed to protect essential employees should they become ill with COVID 19. The rule creates a “rebuttable presumption” that if an essential employee contracts COVID 19, the contraction occurred during-the-course of his or her employment.
Are there toxins in your workplace?
By Donald W. Fohrman
14 Mar, 2014
Chemical exposure is difficult to avoid today; many people in Chicago face regular exposure to potentially harmful substances, from environmental pollutants to home cleaning products. Many people, however, do not worry about the possibility of hazardous chemical exposure in the workplace. Unfortunately, despite state and federal guidelines designed to protect employees, exposure to workplace chemicals […]
Owner liability and Illinois construction accidents
By Donald W. Fohrman
13 Mar, 2014
The construction industry has experienced a significant boost due to the improvement in the economy over the last few years. This increase has encouraged many people in the Chicago area to seek employment in construction. Whether construction workers are building a warehouse, working on a private home or constructing a public venue, there is always […]
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Laboratories and hazardous chemical exposure regulations
By Donald W. Fohrman
12 Mar, 2014
Laboratories often use a number of hazardous chemicals. These chemicals are used in the development of products, testing processes and for the cleaning of equipment. Exposure to these chemicals can heighten employees’ risks of developing health issues. To protect Illinois workers from unnecessary occupational diseases, chemical burns and other injury, the Occupational Safety and Health […]
Making a claim under the Illinois Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act
By Donald W. Fohrman
11 Mar, 2014
Work-related injury or illness may seem like an abstract risk to many people in Chicago. In occupations ranging from office jobs to construction work, however, some health risks are impossible to fully mitigate. Disease due to occupational exposure is one threat that has been extensively researched but still cannot always be prevented, which is why […]
When are work-related mental health issues compensable?
By Donald W. Fohrman
10 Mar, 2014
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in four adults suffer from mental disorders, and many do not receive the treatment they need. Stressful occupations and difficult work environments can take a toll on workers’ mental and emotional health. However, it is not unusual for workers to dismiss the warning signs. As a […]
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