Any classic American occupation can conjure iconic images. Mentioning “construction work” reminds us of the Industrial Revolution, with capable men raising skyscrapers protected only by a pair of sturdy boots and a yellow hard hat. Every bridge, highway, and city skyline as we know it today was built through the efforts of these hard working [...]

Local Governments Not Immune From Retaliatory Discharge Lawsuit in Illinois
In a decision that is good news for governmental employees, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that local governments are not immune from lawsuits from employees claiming retaliatory discharge for the filing of a workers’ compensation claim.
In the case decided by the Illinois Court, a park [...]