First Assist, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

The claimant, Mary Khatri, filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 2000)), seeking benefits for injuries she received on January 6, 2000, while in the employ of First Assist, Inc. (First Assist). The Industrial Commission (Commission) 1 awarded the claimant benefits, including a weekly wage differential award pursuant to section 8(d)(1) of the Act (820 ILCS 305/8(d)(l) (West 2000)). The circuit court of Sangamon County confirmed the Commission’s decision, and this appeal followed.

The following factual…