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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

Illinois Supreme Court Decision Impacts the “Arising Out Of Elements of Compensability”

Kevin McAllister v. IWCC No. 20 IL 124848 Petitioner, Kevin McAllister, was employed as a sous-chef at Respondent’s restaurant, North Pond. Petitioner’s duties included checking orders, arranging the walk-in cooler, making sauces, prepping and cooking food. While setting up for the evening, Petitioner went into the walk-in cooler to locate a pan of carrots. While