New Law Prevents Workers from Claiming Benefits after Felony, DUI Convictions
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–AUGUST 8, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to prevent workers convicted of serious crimes from claiming workers’ compensation benefits for injuries resulting from those crimes. Senate Bill 1147 prohibits workers from receiving benefits or attorney fees for injuries sustained in the commission of forcible felony, aggravated DUI or reckless homicide.
“Our workers’ compensation system is designed to protect workers injured on the…
