* From IRMA and the IMA…
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission filed notice that they will meet on Monday and formally withdraw the emergency rule that created a presumption that the workplace was the cause of a COVID-19 infection. This action to withdraw the rule was taken after the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Illinois Retail Merchants Association filed a lawsuit on Tuesday on behalf of two-dozen organizations and won a Temporary Restraining Order on Thursday afternoon blocking the rule from taking effect. A Sangamon County judge issued the TRO on the grounds that the Commission exceeded its rulemaking authority.
The notice is here.
However, members of the the biz community were warned today that the Commission “will create a task force to work on a new rule and there will likely be legislation filed in the General Assembly.”
So, it ain’t over yet.
*** UPDATE *** Jordan Abudayyeh…
The Governor believes we must ensure our essential workers are protected as they continue showing up to work amid this pandemic. Whether it’s by administrative rule or legislation, we need to stand up for our front-line workers.
