An Illinois Judge put a temporary hold on amendments to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act which changed the burden of proof for COVID-19 exposed and injured employees. The judge sided with big business and work comp insurance companies who claim that the change could cost them billions. Of course, anyone who has practiced workers' compensation…
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How our office is giving back in this time of need
From time to time we, as a community, come together and help those around us. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, many have suddenly found themselves out of work with no definitive end in sight. Many have had to turn to resources provided in the community to help pay their bills and feed their families. Our…
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You developed COVID-19 at work. Should you file a work comp claim? / Desarrolló Covid-19 en el trabajo. ¿Debería presentar una reclamación de compensación de trabajo?
The answer is, maybe…but there is something you must know before you file (at least with us): You have to have been really, really sick. Having symptoms for a while and self-quarantining for 2 weeks isn’t nearly enough, nor should it be. A lot of workers will get sick, stay home and get better, and…
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Injured in Illinois: The 45 Day Notice Rule / Lesionado en Illinois: La Regla de Aviso de 45 Días
If you’re injured on the job in Illinois, you must give your employer notice (orally works, written is better) within 45 days of the day of the injury. The rule is flexible when applied to repetitive trauma injuries since those don’t occur in a single day, week or month. In the repetitive trauma injuries (like…
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