What Do You Think? If an employee attacks another during work, can the victim sue the employer for negligence? If there's workers’ compensation coverage, the answer to that question is generally “no.” But what if […]

What Do You Think? Some workers have such stressful jobs that it’s easy to picture their heart stopping at work or at least skipping a beat. But is a heart attack compensable simply because an […]

What Do You Think? An injury is only compensable if it is caused by an employee’s job. Generally, an injury that occurs at work while an employee is engaged in some work obligation is compensable. […]

What Do You Think? Injured workers generally cannot sue their employers for negligence or other torts. The exclusivity rule makes the workers’ compensation act their sole avenue for relief. But what happens when a temporary […]

What Do You Think? A recent federal case addressed whether medical leave is a reasonable accommodation under the ADA when an employee doesn't say when he's returning. The case involved a city garage foreman who […]

What Do You Think? A recent Illinois case involving a city worker who was seen socializing and making cell phone calls when she was supposed to be caring for her ailing father highlights the importance […]

What Do You Think? A case involving a man who allegedly exposed his genitals to a hospital sonographer when there was no medical reason to do so illustrates how important it is for employers to […]

What Do You Think? A case involving a Macy’s worker who received more benefits than she was entitled to highlights the importance of monitoring workers’ compensation claims. It also sheds light on what constitutes an […]