2020-04-17
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission has adopted an emergency rule that eases the burden on essential workers’ who contract the Covid 19 virus and their ability to pursue a claim for benefits. This link to the National Law Review provides some basic information. https://www.natlawreview.com/article/illinois-makes-workers-compensation-more-accessible-covid-19-first-responders-and. Contact J. Kevin Wolfe at [email protected] for more detailed information on any possible claim. As always, take care and be safe.