COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation in Illinois

On June 5, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 2455 into law. The new law provides workers’ compensation coverage for essential workers who contract COVID-19 in the workplace. The law provides essential workers with the rebuttable presumption their infection was work-related unless the employer can demonstrate one of three exemptions.

This workshop will detail:

• The new law
• Illinois definition of essential business
• Description of the three exemptions
• Reporting claims
• Programs to protect from claims

GARY GLADER

President / Horton Safety Consultants / Bio

Gary Glader oversees a team of safety professionals dedicated to developing, implementing and managing effective safety and risk management programs. As a Certified Safety Professional, Gary consults with clients interested in reducing the frequency and severity of incidents and injuries that help drive the cost of insurance and risk down. Gary also provides clients with OSHA and other regulatory body compliance assistance.

Since 1980, Gary has built relationships with many clients, their supervisors, and employees. These relationships, coupled with Gary’s extensive experience, offer strategic advantages to his clients in keeping employees safe, driving down costs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.