Previously this year, the Workers’ Compensation Commission passed an emergency rule which created a rebuttable presumption for first responders and frontline workers. However, that was quickly withdrawn as it was challenged in court. However, the Legislature has moved...
COVID-19
NAVIGATING UNCHARTED WATERS: AN EMPLOYER’S GUIDE TO COVID-19
As stay-at-home orders are lifted and businesses re-open, employees all across the country are headed back to work. As business resumes, business owners and employers are now forced to navigate a global pandemic's uncharted waters to balance their business objectives...
Planning your Estate Before a Crisis Hits
The Quad Cities Community Foundation issued a Q & A with Member/Partner Cristy Tackett-Hunt regarding the importance of planning your Estate before a crisis hits. Please click HERE for the full article.
Tackett-Hunt to Present at Quad Cities Community Foundation Virtual Estate Planning Seminar
On Thursday, June 5, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., Member/Partner Cristy Tackett-Hunt will be teaming up with the Quad Cities Community Foundation to present a free, virtual estate planning seminar via Zoom. Attendees will be able to interact with the presenters...
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Repeals Emergency Rule.
Previously, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission instituted an emergency rule for additional COVID-19 protections for frontline workers and first responders. Following that rule, Illinois retailers and manufacturers filed a lawsuit regarding the...
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Issues Emergency Order Granting COVID-19 Protections to Essential and Front Line Workers
On April 13, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission issued an emergency amendment to address COVID -19 concerns. Under this amendment, the goal was to provide additional protections to first responders and front line/essential workers. The emergency...
NAVIGATING UNEMPLOYMENT ISSUES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
With the March 27, 2020 passing of the CARES Act, there is now a comprehensive state and federal unemployment system for individuals out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR ILLINOIS AND IOWA SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF
Small Businesses in Iowa and Illinois have upcoming time-sensitive options for relief due to COVID-19. If a small business is considering these grants and loans, the application process should be started right away.
2020 BNM Workers’ Compensation/Employment Law Workshop Postponed to Later Date
The primary objective of Betty, Neuman & McMahon at this time it to ensure that all of our clients, employees, and our larger community are safe and healthy. Relying on information and guidance provided by our local, state, and federal leaders regarding COVID-19...
COVID-19 Compensability Analysis
Background Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently spreading across the globe, affecting dozens of countries. Thirteen states in the USA are reporting COVID-19 cases as of the date of this memorandum. According to the CDC, it is believed COVID-19 is spreading...
