by Jack Epstein | Jan 30, 2014 | Illinois Workers Compensation
(820 ILCS 305/30) (from Ch. 48, par. 138.30) Sec. 30. The provisions of this Act relating to self-insurance and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder shall not be construed to be a limitation upon the powers of self-insurance granted to the State and units...
by Jack Epstein | Jan 30, 2014 | Illinois Workers Compensation
(820 ILCS 305/21) (from Ch. 48, par. 138.21) Sec. 21. No payment, claim, award or decision under this Act shall be assignable or subject to any lien, attachment or garnishment, or be held liable in any way for any lien, debt, penalty or damages, except the beneficiary...
by Jack Epstein | Jan 30, 2014 | Illinois Workers Compensation
(820 ILCS 305/20) (from Ch. 48, par. 138.20) Sec. 20. If the Commission shall, before or after any hearing, proceeding, or review to any court, be satisfied that the employee is a poor person, and unable to pay the costs and expenses provided for by this Act, the...
by Jack Epstein | Jan 30, 2014 | Illinois Workers Compensation
(820 ILCS 305/19) (from Ch. 48, par. 138.19) Sec. 19. Any disputed questions of law or fact shall be determined as herein provided. (a) It shall be the duty of the Commission upon notification that the parties have failed to reach an agreement, to designate an...
by Jack Epstein | Jan 30, 2014 | Illinois Workers Compensation
(820 ILCS 305/18) (from Ch. 48, par. 138.18) Sec. 18. All questions arising under this Act, if not settled by agreement of the parties interested therein, shall, except as otherwise provided, be determined by the Commission. Claims from current and former employees of...
