On April 13, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission adopted new Rules in Sections 9030.70(1) and (2) of the Rules of Practice before the Illinois “I&F’s Position on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s Emergency Rules Relating to COVID-19 Claims”
Illinois – IWCC Passes Emergency Rule for Covid-19
In a 9-0-1 vote, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission adopted new Rules in Sections 9030.70(1) and (2) of the Rules of Practice before the Illinois “Illinois – IWCC Passes Emergency Rule for Covid-19”
I&F COVID-19 Update: A Message from I&F President G. Steven Murdock
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission issues Update
The IL IWCC just issued the following update: Beginning Monday March 23, 2020, the Commission will move forward with the below Emergency Motion Call for “Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission issues Update”
Federal Legislative Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
In what is likely to be the first of several actions, President Trump signed into law HR 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” on Wednesday, “Federal Legislative Response to Coronavirus Pandemic”
Michigan COVID-19 Update: State Provides Guidance to Employers Contemplating Potential Layoffs
News from Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: LANSING, MICH. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity today provided guidance to Michigan employers on “Michigan COVID-19 Update: State Provides Guidance to Employers Contemplating Potential Layoffs”
Illinois Courts COVID-19 Update: US District Ct., Northern District of IL
The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois has issued Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 Public Emergency Signed by Chief Judge “Illinois Courts COVID-19 Update: US District Ct., Northern District of IL”
COVID-19 Update: Ohio Industrial Commission
The Ohio Industrial Commission announced yesterday that all workers’ compensation hearings will be continued on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Until further “COVID-19 Update: Ohio Industrial Commission”
COVID-19 Update: Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation
A message from the Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation: In the interest of your health and safety, and that of employees at the Division of “COVID-19 Update: Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation”
Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commissioner Orders Video Hearings
A message from the Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commission: The Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commissioner, in an effort to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, “Iowa Worker’s Compensation Commissioner Orders Video Hearings”