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Modified Procedures for Pro Se and Emergency Hearings

On November 16, 2020, the Commission announced revised procedures that allow for approval of pro se settlements via WebEx during the suspension of in-person hearings, which is presently in place for the remainder of November 2020.  If the respondent is able to present the arbitrator with an affidavit via e-mail confirming  certain specifics of the

ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION SUSPENDING IN-PERSON HEARINGS

On November 13, 2020 at 5:00PM, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission will suspend all in-person hearings of any kind, in response to continuing issues with COVID-19.  The announcement from the IWCC is as follows: •           There will be no in-person Arbitration or Review hearings of any kind; •           There will be no pro se settlement

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) into law. The FFCRA is a sweeping legislative initiative seeking to reduce the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on American workers and their families.  In addition to other emergency measures, the new law provides workers with emergency paid leave benefits