Our Bolingbrook employment lawyers explain the differences between employees and independent contractors. Employers are more likely to be held liable for the actions of their employees than those of independent contractors.  We discuss how courts determine whether an agent of an employer is an employee or an independent contractor and how to structure your independent contractor agreements.

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In this article, our Bolingbrook labor attorneys explain the doctrine of respondeat superior, by which employers are held liable for the actions of their employees undertaken in the course of their employment. We explain situations in which employers will not be liable for employee conduct.  We also explain vicarious liability based on negligent hiring, and how this differs from respondeat superior.

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Our Bolingbrook labor lawyers explain workers' compensation in DuPage and Will County. We discuss the types of injuries that are covered by workers' compensation and the types of injuries that are not covered.  We discuss the reporting process for on-the-job injuries, as well as the process for filing a workers' compensation claim.

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