There are many myths surrounding workers’ compensation. One damaging myth is the idea that your workplace injury needs to be “serious” to receive workers’ compensation benefits. You might feel awkward asking your employer to pay for ...
Did you know that more than 40,000 people go to the emergency room every year due to an E-Scooter accident? The injuries can be quite severe, ranging from broken bones to facial lacerations. Most commonly, accidents are caused by poor ...
2020 and 2021 have seen a considerable worker shortage. The effects of COVID-19 have affected every industry on the planet, from healthcare to long-haul truck driving. The worker shortage is disastrous on many levels—including the ...
When you’re injured or contract an illness on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Injuries and illnesses in the course and scope of your employment are covered under the state’s workers’ compensation program, ...
There are a lot of reasons a company might sponsor a recreational league or activity. Team building, employee camaraderie and building health and fitness are all great reasons to encourage off-the-clock recreation. What happens if ...
Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is here, more retail workers are able to return to their jobs. However, retail work is notorious for being physically demanding. Even if it doesn’t seem like working a cash register or stocking shelves ...
When you have been injured on the job in Ohio, you may need to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. Most workers are eligible to receive benefits that cover their lost wages and medical care, so that they can focus on recovery. When ...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are often asked, “If I am injured while I am working from home, can I file for Workers’ Compensation benefits?” The simple answer is “it depends.” Whether you will be able to get compensation from ...
Getting hurt at work is a devastating experience, and many Ohio employees do not have previous experience with the Ohio Workers’ Compensation System. Accordingly, when an employee sustains a serious injury and is informed that his or ...
When you have been hurt at work, it can be difficult to understand precisely how the workers’ compensation claims process works, and what you should expect after you have filed a claim following a workplace injury. The Ohio Bureau of ...
