The last few weeks have seen criticism of the IL Worker’s Compensation system, especially as it relates to state employees, erupt from all corners of “Sen. Bill Brady introduces competing ideas for changes to IL WC Act”
WC Act to be Amended? Sen. McCarter continues his efforts for WC change
As we previously reported, in the immediate wake of the reports of repetitive trauma claims filed by employees of the Menard correctional facility and concerns “WC Act to be Amended? Sen. McCarter continues his efforts for WC change”
Speaker Madigan calls for audit of state’s WC program
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has introduced a bi-partisan resolution calling for an audit of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation program “as it applies to state “Speaker Madigan calls for audit of state’s WC program”
Sen. McCarter moves for federal investigation of WC controversy
According to the Decatur Tribune, the controversy caused by recent media reports about the processing of hundreds of workers’ compensation claims, among other issues, in “Sen. McCarter moves for federal investigation of WC controversy”
Belleville News-Democrat Reports on Controversy Surrounding IWCC Arbitrators
As we wrote earlier, the IWCC has announced that Arbitrators Teague and Dibble have been placed on paid administrative leave. Although the reasons for the “Belleville News-Democrat Reports on Controversy Surrounding IWCC Arbitrators”
Arbitrators Dibble and Teague Placed on Administrative Leave
According to the IWCC website, On February 15th, Arbitrators John Dibble and Jennifer Teague were placed on administrative leave. This week, Arbitrator Doug Holland will “Arbitrators Dibble and Teague Placed on Administrative Leave”
Arbitrator Jutila on sick leave
From the IWCC and Arbitrator Jerry Jutila: “On January 16, the physicians at Rush University Medical Center discovered that Jerry Jutila has developed a brain “Arbitrator Jutila on sick leave”
Governor Quinn appoints Thomas J. Tyrrell as Commissioner
Governor Quinn has appointed Thomas J. Tyrrell as commissioner, effective 2/14/11. After completing a training program, Commissioner Tyrrell will serve as the labor member on “Governor Quinn appoints Thomas J. Tyrrell as Commissioner”
New Downstate Arbitration Assignments Announced
New downstate arbitration assignments have been announced by the Commission. Chairman Weisz has reassigned territories, effective March 1st, in the southern part of the state “New Downstate Arbitration Assignments Announced”
General Assembly Ignores WC Reform
As many of you may know, the 96th session of the Illinois General Assembly ended yesterday in the very early morning hours following several weeks “General Assembly Ignores WC Reform”