Illinois SB1503 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to adjust compensation rates and modify procedures for claims and hearings.

Illinois SB1503 amends the Workers' Compensation Act by adjusting compensation rates based on the State's average weekly wage in covered industries under the Unemployment Insurance Act. It modifies procedures for claims, including the requirement for employers to disclose documents to calculate average weekly wages. The bill also changes the process for expedited hearings, allowing employees to petition for such hearings if they return to work and the sole issue in dispute is less than 12 weeks of unpaid compensation.

Illinois SB1503 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to adjust compensation rates and modify procedures for claims and hearings.

Illinois SB1503 amends the Workers' Compensation Act by adjusting compensation rates based on the State's average weekly wage in covered industries under the Unemployment Insurance Act. It modifies procedures for claims, including the requirement for employers to disclose documents to calculate average weekly wages. The bill also changes the process for expedited hearings, allowing employees to petition for such hearings if they return to work and the sole issue in dispute is less than 12 weeks of unpaid compensation.