As promised in his platform, Governor Pritzker got to work with the General Assembly immediately upon taking office moving forward with his promise to increase “Illinois Senate Increases Minimum Wage to $15/hr By 2025”
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Illinois Senate Increases Minimum Wage to $15/hr By 2025
As promised in his platform, Governor Pritzker got to work with the General Assembly immediately upon taking office moving forward with his promise to increase “Illinois Senate Increases Minimum Wage to $15/hr By 2025”
I&F Prevails where Illinois Arbitrator finds No Compensable Accident
I&F Attorney Michael Bantz obtained a successful result in recent litigation, where the Petitioner’s fall was found not to arise out of her employment. The “I&F Prevails where Illinois Arbitrator finds No Compensable Accident”
I&F Prevails as Arbitrator finds No Compensable Accident
I&F Attorney Michael Bantz obtained a successful result in recent litigation, where the Petitioner’s fall was found not to arise out of her employment. The “I&F Prevails as Arbitrator finds No Compensable Accident”
Inman & Fitzgibbons Prevails as Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Reverses Arbitration Decision on Review
In a case that once again reminds us of the importance of a thorough medical investigation, a favorable decision was received by Associate Attorney Lauren “Inman & Fitzgibbons Prevails as Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Reverses Arbitration Decision on Review”
Facts Matter: IL Appellate Court Shows Importance of Thorough & Timely Accident Investigation
The Appellate Court recently affirmed a Commission decision that the petitioner had failed to prove an accident in ZENO PIECHOWICZ, Appellant, v. ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION “Facts Matter: IL Appellate Court Shows Importance of Thorough & Timely Accident Investigation”
Facts Matter: Another Illinois WC Stair Case
Accidents that involve stairs are a common occurrence for employers and we will continue to highlight interesting cases that can be used as a framework “Facts Matter: Another Illinois WC Stair Case”
Credits for Loss of Use of the Arm in Illinois after Will County Forest Preserve
“Will County Forest Preserve.” The very mention of this case – in which the Illinois Supreme Court held that the shoulder was to be classified as “Credits for Loss of Use of the Arm in Illinois after Will County Forest Preserve”
Illinois Expands the Use of Medical Marijuana
Major changes are underway in Illinois when it comes to the use of medical marijuana. On August 28, 2018, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 336, a “Illinois Expands the Use of Medical Marijuana”
*Important Changes to IL WC Act
Earlier this year, both the Illinois House and Senate passed SB 904, a bill that made changes related to the payment of medical services under “*Important Changes to IL WC Act”