Assessments and self-insurance fees can now be paid electronically. Click here for instructions.

Pursuant to Section 14 of the Act (820 ILCS 305/14), the Chairman evaluates Arbitrators seeking reappointment and may recommend them to the Governor.

To assist in this process, please complete a brief survey for any Arbitrator with whom you have had direct interaction. The survey is easy to use and includes space for comments.

Only Arbitrators seeking reappointment are included. Please do not submit evaluations for individuals you have not worked with.

The survey is found here: Arbitration Evaluation 2026

All responses must be submitted by April 22, 2026.

Resources for Pro Se

Instructions for Pro Se Litigants

As an employee, you may hire an attorney or act as your own attorney when proceeding before the IWCC. If you do not hire an attorney (called "pro se" or "for oneself"), you will need to become familiar with both the procedural rules and substantive law that apply to your case.

The IWCC uses CompFile, an electronic filing system for workers' compensation cases. Effective April 21, 2021, attorneys and pro se litigants must electronically file all cases and documents in CompFile. Prior to filing any document electronically with the IWCC, users are required to register for an account with CompFile. You can learn about CompFile and review user manuals, frequently asked questions, and instructional videos on the CompFile Implementation page.

Please refer to the following resources for more information:

Pro Se Petitioner's Guide to Filing a Case
Guidelines for Employees Filing a Case Without an Attorney
Appearance of Representative – Pro Se Form [Word.doc] [Adobe PDF]

Helpful Resources

Pro Se Settlement Contracts

The parties to a pro se settlement must appear at a hearing before an Arbitrator prior to approval of the settlement contract. Learn more about the process for seeking approval of a pro se settlement contract.