WILLIAM J. PROVENZANO
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Adam La Roche officially retired from the Chicago White Sox after a disagreement about his son spending time at the clubhouse. La Roche claims that Vice President Ken Williams broke a verbal agreement about his son being able to spend time at the clubhouse. … [Read more...]
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Many employees who are suffering from a serious health condition are not aware of the complications that are involved when they qualify for benefits under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or both. Because of this, they may not receive the full amount of benefits that they qualify for. … [Read more...]
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In the United States, there is a law called the Fair Labor Standards Act, also referred to as the FSLA. This act governs most jobs in the U.S. Some jobs, however, are not governed by the FSLA. If a worker is covered under another federal law (railroad workers and truck drivers for example), he or she is not covered under the FSLA. Additionally, some professions have no real rights under the law and are considered exempt from the FSLA, while other jobs (agricultural workers for example) are … [Read more...]
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The nation has had its eyes on Illinois, where the state government failed to pass a balanced budget in early July. This has created a mass of legal issues that affect the everyday state worker more than anyone else. In Libertyville and across the state, federal employee rights are easily being swept aside simply because they do not have direct attorney representation. Despite the shutdown having already lasted weeks, there does not appear to be an end in sight. … [Read more...]
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The classification of employee or individual contractor is one with numerous implications for businesses. In Illinois, an employment lawyer may be highly knowledgeable about what laws dictate that classification. For instance, in most cases businesses who improperly classify their employees as contractors can be hit with huge fines and tax penalties if they are discovered. This is why a recent ruling on an Uber case out of California could have serious consequences, even for other states. … [Read more...]
