In Illinois and other states around the country, workers\u2019 compensation is under attack.<\/p>\n
A recent investigation by NPR and ProPublica found that since 2003, more than 30 states have enacted legislation that either cuts benefits for injured workers, makes it harder to qualify for compensation, or creates obstacles to obtaining medical care. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that many injured and disabled workers are unable to get benefits, and that workers\u2019 compensation only covers approximately 21 percent of medical bills and lost wages incurred by injured workers.<\/p>\n
Illinois is one of the battleground states. Governor Bruce Rauner has pushed his \u201cTurnaround Agenda,\u201d which would \u201creform\u201d workers\u2019 compensation by lessening employer liability and making it harder for injured workers to get benefits. The governor claims the changes are necessary to make Illinois more attractive to businesses, and he had refused to sign a state budget unless action was taken. However, (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In Illinois and other states around the country, workers\u2019 compensation is under attack. A recent investigation by NPR and ProPublica found that since 2003, more than 30 states have enacted legislation that either cuts benefits for injured workers, makes it…<\/span><\/p>\n