Commissioner Raychel Wesley on Juneteenth Reflections
Summary
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission announces electronic payment options for assessments and self-insurance fees, with instructions available via ePAY.pdf. The agency requests stakeholder feedback on Arbitrators seeking reappointment via an online survey, with all responses due by April 22, 2026. Commissioner Raychel Wesley authored Juneteenth reflections on freedom and remembrance.
What changed
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission has added an electronic payment system for assessments and self-insurance fees, with instructions provided in a separate PDF document. The agency is actively soliciting feedback on Arbitrators seeking reappointment through a brief online survey, with all responses due by April 22, 2026.
Affected parties—including employers, insurers, and legal professionals engaged in Illinois workers' compensation proceedings—should note the new electronic payment options and the survey deadline for arbitrator evaluations. The Juneteenth reflections by Commissioner Wesley provide historical context but do not impose compliance obligations.
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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.
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“Juneteenth Reflections: Freedom and the Work of Remembering”
News – Wednesday, June 18, 2025 print Email “ Juneteenth Reflections: Freedom and the Work of Remembering ” authored by Commissioner Raychel Wesley
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