Workers’ Compensation Law

The mission of ISBA Workers’ Compensation Law Section

to promote improvement in the workers’ compensation system and the administration of justice under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and Illinois Occupational Disease Act;
to enhance the professional capabilities of lawyers who practice before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission by disseminating information relevant to the practice;
making recommendations on proposed legislation;
conducting conferences and seminars on topics important to section members; and
promoting communications between the bar and all personnel of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Recent Related Cases

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Workers Compensation Act | WC
Subway v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, 2026 IL App (5th) 250429WC (April 13, 2026) Montgomery Co. (ROCHFORD) Circuit court judgment reversed, commission decision set aside, remanded.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Workers' Compensation Act | 1st Dist.
Concrete Structures of the Midwest v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, 2026 IL App (1st) 242493WC (March 6, 2026) (BARBERIS) Affirmed.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Workers' Compensation Act | 3d Dist.
Heiden v. Village of Westmont, 2026 IL App (3d) 250071 (March 5, 2026) DuPage Co. (ANDERSON) Reversed and remanded.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Illinois Workers Compensation Act | 5th Dist.
Azcon Metals v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, 2026 IL App (5th) 250301WC (February 26, 2026) Madison Co. (BARBERIS) Affirmed in part, reversed in part, remanded.

Workers’ Compensation Law discussion group is available to section members via the Workers’ Compensation Law community in ISBA Central
The Workers’ Compensation Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
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