Labor and Employment Law covers the rights and obligations of employers, employees, and unions in the workplace. Topics include hiring and termination, wages and hours, discrimination and harassment, workplace safety, leave and accommodations, employee benefits, collective bargaining, and employment contracts and policies.
You should hire a Chicago workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as your claim is denied, your benefits are delayed or reduced, or your employer disputes that your injury is work-related. Early legal help can protect your right to medical care, wage-replacement benefits, and a fair settlement under Illinois workers’ compensation rules. This article explains the […]
Federal time calculations in U.S. courts are governed primarily by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6 and related federal procedural rules, which set how to count days, deadlines, weekends, holidays, and service-related extensions. Getting the count wrong can waive rights, trigger default, or forfeit an appeal. This article explains the key federal “time calculator” rules, […]