On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Lori Scardina Utsinger, Workers' Compensation Defense
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 However, that was quickly withdrawn as it was challenged in court.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...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Aug 27, 2020 | Amanda Richards, COVID-19, Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | May 26, 2020 | Attorneys, COVID-19, Cristy Tackett-Hunt, Estate Planning Services
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.
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | May 26, 2020 | Attorneys, COVID-19, Cristy Tackett-Hunt, Estate Planning Services, Events And Seminars, Firm News, Firm News And Events
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...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | May 22, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Lori Scardina Utsinger, Workers' Compensation Defense
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...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Apr 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Lori Scardina Utsinger, Workers' Compensation Defense
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...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law, Unemployment
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing thousands of employers to close their offices and lay off employees. After these tough, yet necessary decisions employers and their employees must navigate the overwhelming world of unemployment compensation. Generally, unemployment...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 29, 2020 | Amanda Richards, Attorneys, Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law
If you operate a small business in the states of Iowa and Illinois, there are some available relief options that may assist during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the deadlines to apply for these programs are fast approaching. When researching relief programs and...
On behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 18, 2020 | COVID-19, Employment Law, Firm News And Events, Workers' Compensation Defense
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...
by BHMK | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Workers' Compensation Defense
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...
