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The ISIA is happy to announce the resumption of its annual Nuts & Bolts Educational Seminar during April 2021. This virtual presentation will provide a basic, entry-level introduction to Illinois’ workers’ compensation law. The virtual presentation will be a condensed format and agenda will be held over three mornings, on April 5^th, 13^th, and 19^th. Agenda.

Tuition for these three sessions includes access to the presentation, CE credits and a copy of the ISIA’s Nuts and Bolts textbook. The textbook will be Emailed to you and will include several topics that will not be covered in the virtual presentations. As always, the materials will incorporate the newest changes to Illinois workers’ compensation law with examples of how the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission applies the law.

Tuition is $99.95 for ISIA Members and $169.95 for non-members. ISIA members will get invitations via email during the first week of March. If you do not receive one or are not a member click, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to email us with a request, update your contact information, or inquire about joining.

We look forward to seeing you all again for finest Illinois workers’ compensation educational conference!

NEWS from The IWCC

Notice of Arbitrators Assignments Effective January 1, 2020

New Arbitrators Appointments 2019

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission 2018 Annual Report is now available here

Notices of New Arbitrator and Next CompFile Release

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Governor Pritzker appointed a new Arbitrator – Bradley Gillespie. The following information comes from the Governor’s press release.

Bradley Gillespie will serve as an Arbitrator on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.* Gillespie is currently an Associate Attorney at Gori Julian & Associates. Previously, he served as the Assistant Attorney General in both the Environmental and General Law Bureau in the Illinois Office of the Attorney General. Gillespie also served in the United States Army Reserve where he earned the Army Commendation Medal among other accolades. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Southern Illinois University and his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law.

* Appointment pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.

Additionally, CompFile announced that the start of 2021 will bring about the third release of this electronic system utilized by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. This newest release promises completely digital electronic filing and case management for Illinois Workers’ Compensation. Specifically mentioned were Applications, Motions, Decisions, Reviews, and improvements to electronic settlements. You can find releases about CompFile and access to the systems at Click Here!

The ISIA Welcomes UPS

as a new member of

The Illinois Self-Insurers Association!

ISIA Update:1/25/21

The Illinois General Assembly recently introduced legislation allowing pre-judgment interest in all personal injury and wrongful death cases, potentially from the moment the alleged injury or death took place. If it becomes law, HB 3360 would establish prejudgment interest of 9% on all damages, the same rate in Illinois for post-judgment interest. Public units of local government are exempt. The bill awaits a decision from Governor Pritzker. His signature would make HB 3360 law.

The interest starts to accrue at the time the company or person sued “has notice of the injury from the time of the incident itself or a written notice.” Accordingly, interest may start potentially before a lawsuit is filed. The bill is not aimed at workers’ compensation cases, but may affect employers brought into a civil lawsuit as a third party defendant.

ISIA Update: 1/13/21

On January 13, 2021, the General Assembly approved HB 4276. This would extend the rebuttable COVID presumption in the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act to June 30, 2021. The extension was negotiated via the agreed bill process so a veto is not expected from Governor Pritzker. Here is a link to the full bill > HB 4276..

INVITATION – 2020 Claims Operational Benchmarking Study

Workers’ Compensation 2020 Benchmarking Survey

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