Tue May 5, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Guidance on Conducting Public Hearings During the COVID-19 Pandemic
THE BACKGROUND: Executive Order 2020-07, issued by Governor Pritzker on March 16, 2020, as most recently extended by Executive Order 2020-33, dated April 30, 2020, and Executive Order 2020-32 issued by Governor Pritzker on April 30, 2020. Read moreMon May 4, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News
Illinois Modified “Stay-At-Home” Executive Order Summary
On April 30, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation redeclaring all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area, and pursuant to his Emergency Powers. Read moreTue Apr 28, 2020 ‐ Labor & Employment Law News
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Repeals Emergency Rule Change Related to COVID-19 Rebuttable Presumption
On Monday April 27, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission repealed its emergency rule stating that if front-line workers are infected with COVID-19, it would be presumed to be a result of their work duties. Read moreMon Apr 27, 2020 ‐ Labor & Employment Law News
UPDATE: Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Emergency Rule Change on Hold Due to Lawsuit by Trade Associations
On April 13, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation announced an emergency amendment to the administrative rules related to the causation and compensability of COIVD-19 related illnesses suffered by first responders and front-line workers. Read more