As you know, the IWCC has significantly changed the prior venue system with the creation of the so-called “Super Venue” system which divides the state “I&F Announces 2012 Docket Coverage”
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Changes continue at IWCC
The IWCC announced today that Governor Quinn has appointed Ruth White as a commissioner. Nancy Lindsay, formerly appointed to the Commission to serve as the “Changes continue at IWCC”
Arbitrator Tobin appointed to bench
Arbitrator Jeffrey Tobin has been appointed to fill a judicial vacancy in the Seventh Judicial Circuit in the Jacksonville area. He will no longer hear “Arbitrator Tobin appointed to bench”
Governor Quinn announces appointments of 7 Commissioners
More news from the Governor’s office: Governor Pat Quinn today announced the appointments of 7 commissioners to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC). Commissioners review “Governor Quinn announces appointments of 7 Commissioners”
Governor Quinn Announces New Arbitrators
Governor Pat Quinn today announced the appointments of 29 arbitrators in Illinois’ workers’ compensation system. The appointments are part of a package of reforms to “Governor Quinn Announces New Arbitrators”
So What’s Happening with the WC Reform?
As we’ve reported in past blog posts, amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act were passed into law this summer, with many of the provisions taking “So What’s Happening with the WC Reform?”
Quinn signs law banning WC benefits following serious criminal convictions
From the Decatur Tribune, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to prevent workers convicted of serious crimes from claiming workers’ compensation benefits for injuries resulting “Quinn signs law banning WC benefits following serious criminal convictions”
Apply to be an Arbitrator!
As we await the Governor’s signature on the recent changes to the Act, the Commission has put out word that applications are now being accepted “Apply to be an Arbitrator!”
General Assembly Passes WC Reform Bill
Over the course of the past year, employers and insurers in and outside of Illinois have demanded reform of Illinois ’ Workers’ Compensation Act and “General Assembly Passes WC Reform Bill”
WC Reform Just a Few Days Away?
The General Assembly is on the cusp of passing a worker’s comp reform bill that the Governor will likely sign perhaps as early as next “WC Reform Just a Few Days Away?”