The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission is a State agency that The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission is the State agency that governs the court process as it relates to workers’ compensation claims. The Illinois Compensation Commission helps to resolve workers’ compensation claims that are disputed between employees and employers. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission must be unbiased and the staff cannot be a supporter for the employee or employer. The staff cannot give legal advice to the employee or employer, but they can explain the procedures of the law governing workers’ compensation claims.