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| | July 10, 2014

Obesity is Considered a Disability

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) July 10, 2014 – In 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) changed the characterization of disability. Workers no longer need to prove they suffer from a physiological disorder and may claim obesity itself as…

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| | July 3, 2014

A Company Policy Manual or Handbook Should Be Read And Understood

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) July 3, 2014 – When starting new employment, all documentation relating to company policies must be read and understood. Sometimes employee handbooks form the basis of a contract. “Most new hires get a copy of…

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| | June 13, 2014

Pay Attention To The Content Of Documents Signed Prior To Employment

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) June 13, 2014 – Any agreements signed upon employment should be vetted with an employment attorney. Be on the alert for a clause indicating arbitration. Employment agreements may have a provision in them that a…

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| | June 10, 2014

Tracy Morgan Critically Injured In Crash Caused by Truck Driver’s Fatigue

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) June 10, 2014 – According to a criminal complaint filed against him, the truck driver charged in a crash that killed one person and critically injured comedian Tracy Morgan had not slept in more than…

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| | June 6, 2014

Not All States Protect LGBT Workers

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) June 6, 2014 – Every state protects workers from various forms of discrimination. However, not all states protect transgender, lesbian, gay or bisexual workers from discrimination (LGBT). “Every state in the Union prohibits discriminating against…

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| | May 28, 2014

Changes to Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation Laws Did Not Go Far Enough, But Others Disagree

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) May 28, 2014 – Proponents of changes to Illinois’ workers’ compensation laws say that reforms passed in 2011 did not go far enough. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4 Newly proposed legislation would exempt employers from paying for injuries suffered…

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