FAQ on Workers' Compensation

Illinois law requires employers to provide workers' compensation insurance for almost everyone who is hired, injured, or whose employment is localized in Illinois. Sole proprietors, business partners, corporate officers, and members of limited liability companies may exempt themselves

Q: How many employees does an employer have to have to come under the Act ?

A: If you have one employee, even a part-time employee, you must obtain workers' compensation insurance.

Q: Do employees who are family members have to be insured?

A:Yes, unless they are corporate officers

Q: Who is a Corporate officer?

A:Officers are appointed by the board of directors to run the day-to-day operations of the corporation. The traditional officers of a company are the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Q: Do you have any links to the website with more information ?

A:Yes, Each state and territory of the United States sets its own workers' compensation laws. Therefore, covered benefits and benefit levels differ from state to state.

Click here to get more information from the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Click here to get workers' compensation link for each state

Click here to get more information from the US Department Of Labor

Q: If I have any more questions can I contact you?

A: You are always welcome to contact us by email Info@greatwaysinc.com or by phone 630-663-1500 x 2 For Pramod Zacharias and x 4 for Customer Service. Our preferred way of communication is Email.