Summary of May 2025’s Labor Law Cases in Illinois
To help inform employees and HR professionals in Illinois of the latest case law, we’ve prepared a roundup of the most notable labor and employment law development in Illinois for May 2025.
Kransky v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission — Illinois Appellate Court, First District (1‑23‑2483WC)
Date decided: May 30, 2025
Summary: Michael Kransky, injured on the job in December 2010, had been seeking maintenance benefits from October 2014 through May 2017. The Commission awarded these, but the circuit court reversed that decision.
Ruling: The appellate court reinstated the Commission’s award of maintenance benefits for the relevant period and affirmed all other rulings .
Implications:
This reaffirms that long-term injured workers can receive ongoing maintenance even years after injury, underscoring the durability of worker compensation awards in Illinois.
Conclusion: Looking back on Illinois Labor Cases in May 2025
his May 2025 decision is an important update in Illinois labor law. Injured workers retain access to long-term maintenance benefits through appellate review. If you’re an employer, agency, HR manager, or an affected employee, staying informed is essential.
For questions about enforcing equal benefits, workers’ compensation rights, or similar issues, reach out to HKM. We’re here to help you navigate Illinois labor law developments.
