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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.
Unfair Employment Practices: Starbucks facing another complaint
By Donald W. Fohrman
6 May, 2013
The Detroit regional office of the National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against Starbucks Corp, alleging unfair labor practices stemming from an investigation into a charge made by Cole Dorsey, an employee of Starbucks
Workers’ Compensation suit against Cassens Transport Company can proceed
By Donald W. Fohrman
6 May, 2013
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated a lawsuit brought by Michigan workers against their Illinois based employer, Cassens Transport Company. The lawsuit alleges that the employer, the Workers' Compensation insurance company, Crawford & Company and physician Dr. Saul Margules, committed mail fraud, wire fraud and violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act or RICO Act.
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Workers’ Compensation Laws Too Restrictive for Mine Workers
By Donald W. Fohrman
6 May, 2013
Officials announced Friday that a study was going to be conducted into why coal miners decline free x-rays to check for black lung disease. According to the National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health several states have low rates of participation by coal miners with fewer than one-third choosing to receive the free x-ray. Steve Earle with the […]
Doctor Proposes Nonpartisan Workers’ Compensation Research Center
By Donald W. Fohrman
6 May, 2013
Dr. David Fletcher, an Illinois occupational medicine specialist, has asked the University of Illinois to help establish a new source of impartial information and research on Illinois Workers' Compensation issues.
OSHA hits Illinois painting company with 17 citations
By Donald W. Fohrman
6 May, 2013
Certified Painting Company in Alsip, Illinois was fined $225,000 resulting from 17 citations by OSHA.
OSHA cited Certified Painting for 8 willful and 9 serious violations involving workplace safety.
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