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Week in Review: Indicted lawmaker no-show for hearing; audit dings workers’ comp
Staff Report | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — An indicted state lawmaker failed to show for an investigative hearing by his colleagues in the House of Representatives, and an audit revealed extensive problems with how Illinois processes, investigates and awards workers’ compensation payouts to state workers. Smith a no-show for investigative committee hearing Indicted state Rep.
Audit: Overhaul workers’ comp system for IL workers
April 25, 2012 By Jayette Bolinski | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Illinois ’ Workers’ Compensation Program has “numerous shortcomings” and is “ill designed to protect the state’s best interests,” according to a state audit released Wednesday. Between 2007 and 2010, state workers filed 26,101 workers’ compensation claims with more than half from the state Departments of Human Services and Corrections: 1,180 claims — the highest number from any state agency — from Chester Mental Health Center , 869 claims from Menard Correctional Center in Chester — the most of any corrections facility.
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty in $2.7 Million South Florida Employee Benefit Scheme
Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; John V.
NICB Reports 4.5 Percent Rise in First Half 2011 Questionable Claims
Medical-Related Claims and Vehicle Hail Damage Post Sharp Increases DES PLAINES, Ill. , Sept.
Governor Signs Law Banning Workers’ Compensation Benefits Following Serious Criminal Convictions – New Law Prevents Workers from Claiming Benefits after Felony, DUI Convictions
CHICAGO – AUGUST 8, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to prevent workers convicted of serious crimes from claiming workers’ compensation benefits for injuries resulting from those crimes.
Stepan Reports Higher Second Quarter Earnings, Up 22%
NORTHFIELD, Ill. , July 27, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL ) today reported higher second quarter and year-to-date results for the period ended June 30, 2011 .
OfficeMax Names Steve Parsons Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
NAPERVILLE, Ill. , July 21, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX ) today announced that Steve Parsons has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 25 , 2011. In this position, Mr.
Governor Quinn Signs Historic Overhaul of Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation System – Reforms Will Save Employers $500 Million, Protect Workers, and Modify Workers’ Compensation Commission
MELROSE PARK – June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1698, a comprehensive overhaul of Illinois’ workers’ compensation system.
Workers’ comp reform plan: Destroy it
By Benjamin Yount Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — If it’s not broken, then don’t fix it has apparently become if it is broken, then destroy it at the Illinois Capitol. After months of working to find agreement on possible reforms to Illinois’ workers’ compensation system, southern Illinois State Rep John Bradley , D-Marion, said he’s scrapping the cooperative approach.
Lawmaker: Tear down workers’ comp system
SPRINGFIELD — After weeks of trying to come to terms on reforms to Illinois’ workers’ compensation system, a southern Illinois lawmaker now wants to tear it all down. State Rep.