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Finally An Illinois Employer Gets Punished For Not Having Work Comp Insurance

By Mike Helfand on January 6, 2023 Posted in Legal

One belief I have as a lawyer and as a human being is that if you are going to have laws on the books, enforce them. If they don’t make sense to be enforced, repeal them. That doesn’t mean that if someone is going five miles over the speed limit they should get a ticket. … Continue Reading

Injured Illinois Worker Asked To Commit A Felony

By Mike Helfand on April 5, 2021 Posted in Tips if Injured

Most Illinois employers aren’t terrible people. They carry Illinois workers compensation insurance and try to create a safe environment for their employees. They know that accidents can happen, take care of their workers, and want them to get better. Unfortunately, some employers are scumbags and those are the ones that are often worth writing blog … Continue Reading