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We have cancelled our in-person 2020 Annual Meeting due to COVID-19. WE ARE EXCITED to announce we will be hosting a VIRTUAL SEMINAR in its place early in October. Please continue to check back as details will follow.
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TRO / Litigation
On April 21, 2020, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) filed a Verified Complaint and Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction in the Circuit Court of Sangamon County. The purpose is to nullify the recent enactment by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s (IWCC) of an Emergency Rule establishing a rebuttable presumption for First-Responders and Front Line Workers that an injury, occupational disease, or period of disability from exposure to COVID-19 not only arises out of and in the course of employment, but is also causally connected to the individual’s employment. The Complaint alleges the Commission exceeded its authority by creating law in violation of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Specifically, Plaintiff’s claim the IWCC’s rulemaking authority is limited to procedural and interpretive matters. Instead the emergency rule changes the burden of proof, and the rebuttable presumption is essentially irrefutable. In short, this swift response by IMA and IRMA contend that action of the magnitude taken by the IWCC with the Emergency Rule is exclusively within the legislature’s province, and therefore must be found void and invalid.
Verified Complaint click here.
The ISIA stands in support with IMA and IRMA. Please continue to visit our website for the latest information and developments. Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.
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The ISIA has exciting news of a webinar opportunity by Rising MS to share with our esteemed membership. Once again Rising takes a closer look with careful attention at crucial but what can be overlooked elements in successful management of workers’ compensation claims. Please consider attending and share with anyone who may have interest.Click Here for more information
News from The IWCC
Notice of Arbitrators Assignments Effective January 1, 2020
New Arbitrators Appointments 2019
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The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission 2018 Annual Report is now available here
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