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?”
Is Workers’ Compensation Reform Really Happening?!
As the spring legislative session draws toward a close, word has it that we may actually see some amendments to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act. “Is Workers’ Compensation Reform Really Happening?!”
Quinn to back change to WC Act?
According to Springfield’s State Journal-Register, Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to reform Illinois’ workers’ compensation system appears to include some form of a key provision wanted “Quinn to back change to WC Act?”
April contemplation brings May legislation?
Two weeks ago we reported on the failure of SB 1349, a comprehensive workers’ compensation reform bill introduced into the Senate by Sen. Kyle McCarter “April contemplation brings May legislation?”
IL Business’ WC Reform bill falls short in Senate vote
Two Senate workers’ compensation reform bills were presented to the full Illinois Senate for debate and vote on April 14, 2011, SB 1349 and SB1147. “IL Business’ WC Reform bill falls short in Senate vote”
Let’s Just Eliminate the IL Workers’ Compensation system??
If Illinois Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) has his way, Illinois employees and employers will need to take matters to Illinois’ already over-burdened circuit court system. “Let’s Just Eliminate the IL Workers’ Compensation system??”
Gov. Quinn proposes workers’ compensation changes
According to Crain’s Chicago Business and the AP, Gov. Pat Quinn is proposing changes to the workers’ compensation system in Illinois “to prevent potential abuses “Gov. Quinn proposes workers’ compensation changes”