Workers’ Compensation

29 Aug Non-U.S. Citizens and Workers’ Comp in Ohio

The Ohio legislature recently passed a new budget bill to fund the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). House Bill (HB) 80 was more than just a budget bill, however. The law introduced several new policies such as requiring workers’ comp...

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29 Aug New Law Would Allow Workers’ Comp for First Responders with PTSD

In Ohio, first responders can only file for workers’ compensation if they received physical injuries on the job. This means that there is no possibility of workers’ comp for first responders with PTSD. It’s a problematic policy, because post-traumatic stress...

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29 Aug Workers’ Comp for Seasonal Employees in Ohio

Not all jobs are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the year. Many types of employment call for working different shifts on various days of the week. Some positions are based on temporary contracts. Other jobs are seasonal. Many jobs...

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26 Aug Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Work Injury

We go to work to support ourselves and our families. Sometimes, however, we get injured on the job and are left with hefty medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, work injuries are covered under Ohio workers’ compensation laws so you...

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24 Jul Non-U.S. Citizens and Workers’ Comp in Ohio

The Ohio legislature recently passed a new budget bill to fund the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). House Bill (HB) 80 was more than just a budget bill, however. The law introduced several new policies such as requiring workers’ comp...

Read More

03 Jul New Law Would Allow Workers’ Comp for First Responders with PTSD

In Ohio, first responders can only file for workers’ compensation if they received physical injuries on the job. This means that there is no possibility of workers’ comp for first responders with PTSD. It’s a problematic policy, because post-traumatic stress...

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03 Jun Workers’ Comp for Seasonal Employees in Ohio

Not all jobs are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the year. Many types of employment call for working different shifts on various days of the week. Some positions are based on temporary contracts. Other jobs are seasonal. Many jobs...

Read More