Illinois Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in Illinois.

• IWCC: Masks, Social Distancing Required at All Offices
  August 4, 2021
  The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission on Tuesday said people will have to wear masks and maintain social distancing at its offices throughout the state. “Please be advised that in light of…
• Chamber, ASA Firm to Discuss Vaccines and Comp
  August 2, 2021
  Attorneys from ASA Law Group will discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and the impact on workers’ compensation in Illinois during an educational program in August. The session will explore the question of mandatory…
• Ex-Mayor Indicted for Alleged Scheme Involving City's Comp Coverage
  July 29, 2021
  A federal grand jury indicted the ex-mayor of a city in Southern Illinois for allegedly lying to investigators about his role in an insurance scheme involving the mayor of another…
• Court Tosses Costs Award to Business Groups for Challenge to COVID Emergency Rule
  July 16, 2021
  The Illinois Appellate Court overturned an award of costs and fees to business groups for their efforts to prohibit the Workers’ Compensation Commission from enforcing benefits to first responders and frontline…
• Demolition Subcontractor's Insurance Carrier Owes No Coverage for Fatal Accident
  July 13, 2021
  The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the insurance carrier for a construction subcontractor did not owe coverage for a fatal accident involving two employees. Case: StarNet Insurance Co.
• Employer Comp Webinar Thursday
  July 12, 2021
  The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar Thursday to provide a workers’ compensation update for employers. Amelia Schwingle Partners Amelia Schwingle and Charles Maring from workers’ compensation defense firm Brady,…
• State Has Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Employer
  June 29, 2021
  The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the state had specific personal jurisdiction over a Missouri-based employer for its alleged retaliatory discharge of an Illinois resident for filing a workers’ compensation…
• Governor Names 3 New Arbitrators to Workers' Compensation Commission
  June 29, 2021
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed three new arbitrators to the state’s Workers’ Compensation Commission, the commission’s chair announced. Roma Parikh Dalal The new appointees are attorneys Roma Parikh Dalal, Antara…
• Temporary Worker Can't Sue Borrowing Employer
  June 25, 2021
  The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a worker's personal injury suit against her borrowing employer was barred by the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Torrijos v. International Paper…
• Staph Infection Presumption Measure Heading to Governor
  June 8, 2021
  Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill that would create a rebuttable presumption that methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is compensable for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Rep. Marcus Evans The Senate on…

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