Ohio Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in Ohio.

• Alternate Employer Organization Rules Up for Review
  August 4, 2021
  The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation published a notice that rules intended to implement legislation to create alternate employer organizations are up for “common sense” review. The proposed rules will incorporate…
• Worker's Daughter Receives Award for Loss of Use
  July 30, 2021
  An Ohio appellate court ruled that the daughter of a worker was entitled to an award for his loss of use of his limbs in an accident that resulted in death shortly…
• No Benefits for Home Health Aide Who Fell in Client's Yard
  July 28, 2021
  An Ohio appellate court upheld a denial of benefits to a home health aide who fell as she was leaving her client’s residence. Case: McAlpine v. McCloud, No. 29044, 07/16/2021, published. Facts:…
• Report: BWC Wellness Grant Can Help Reverse COVID Weight Gain
  July 27, 2021
  Ohio employers can use workplace wellness grants from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to create programs to help workers lose weight gained during the pandemic, according to an editorial published…
• No Benefits for Family of Worker Struck by Car
  July 15, 2021
  An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of benefits to the family of an undocumented worker who was killed when she was struck by a car while walking home after…
• Worker Loses Appeal Seeking Recovery for Alleged Injuries as 'Frequenter' of Business
  July 14, 2021
  An Ohio appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claim for injuries he allegedly sustained while making a delivery as a “frequenter” of a business. Case: Jones v. Terminal Ready-Mix…
• Employer Gets New Hearing on Worker's Claim for Opioids
  July 8, 2021
  An Ohio appellate court ruled that a self-insured employer was entitled to a new hearing on a worker’s request for payment for opioid medication to treat chronic pain. Case: State ex…
• BWC Posts Proposed Rule Changes for Comment
  July 8, 2021
  The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is seeking comments on proposed regulatory changes to address outdated modes of communication. The BWC said it is proposing the changes to rules in Chapter…
• No PTD for Worker Despite Limited Education, Permanent Physical Restrictions
  July 1, 2021
  An Ohio appellate court upheld the denial of a worker’s request for permanent total disability benefits despite his physical limitations and low academic skills. Case: State ex rel. Lopez v. Interstate…
• Court Upholds Order Compelling Employer to Produce Accident Report
  June 30, 2021
  An Ohio appellate court upheld a trial judge’s order compelling an employer to turn over a copy of an accident investigation. Case: Dawson v. Ohio Gratings Inc., No. 2020CA00179, 06/15/2021, published. Facts:…

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