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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.

Small Business Advisory Page

As required by Public Act 93-0318, this page will:

  1. give notice of any proposed or adopted rules related to the agency that would affect small business owners;
  2. explain any new law that the agency is designated to administer that affects small businesses.

There are no special provisions in the Workers' Compensation Act that apply only to small businesses. All employers must:

  1. Obtain workers' compensation insurance;
  2. Post a worker's rights notice in each workplace that lists the insurance carrier and explains workers' rights:
  3. Keep records of work-related injuries and send accident reports to the Commission those accidents involving more than three lost workdays;
  4. NOT harass, discharge, refuse to rehire, or in any way discriminate against an employee for exercising his or her rights under the law;
  5. NOT charge the employee in any way for workers' compensation insurance premiums or benefits that the employer is required to pay.

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Contact Information

Chicago: 312-814-6500

Springfield: 217-785-7087

Collinsville: 618-346-3484

Peoria: 312-814-6500

Rockford: 312-814-6500 If you intend to visit our Peoria or Rockford office, please call first to make sure the office is open.

TDD/TTY Support Line: 866-383-4370

Support: wcc.compfile@illinois.gov

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