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No, your commute is generally not covered when it comes to workers' comp. benefits. This is due to something known as the going-and-coming rule. What this rule states is that workers who are commuting to or from work do not qualify for workers' comp. benefits if they...
If you spend your workdays typing, lifting, scanning items or performing other repetitive motions, you might wonder whether those nagging aches and pains qualify for workers' compensation. The short answer is yes. Repetitive stress injuries can be covered under Ohio's...
Workplace injuries can happen in almost any industry, from office settings to construction sites and warehouses. Ohio workers' compensation laws are designed to help employees recover financially and medically after a work-related injury or illness. What workers'...
One of the documents to be aware of as a worker is a first report of an injury, occupational disease or death (FROI). If you ever sustain a work-related injury or contract an occupational illness, you will need to use this form. The following is what you should know...
In Ohio, when an employee sustains an injury from a workplace hazard, they can file an insurance claim that enables them to receive financial support for their medical bills and lost income. By accepting these benefits, they are forfeiting their right to sue their...
Injuries can happen anywhere, including your home. If you perform work duties at home and injure yourself, you may wonder if you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Learning how Ohio’s coverage works can help you take the steps necessary to secure...
The retail sector is one of the biggest industries in the U.S. Even though there aren't as many "brick and mortar" stores as there used to be, those that are still around are often very large. Distribution centers and warehouses also employ numerous people. Many...
A fall from a roof can stop your work in seconds. Pain can follow right away. Soon after, concerns about lost income and medical care often arise. If the fall occurred during roofing work, Ohio workers’ compensation could apply to your situation. Still, the...
In Ohio, employers must carry workers’ comp insurance for their full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. This “no fault” insurance program helps provide injured employees with timely financial support for their medical bills and lost wages. If you were recently...
You go to work each day to support your family. Whether you work in construction or healthcare, your job helps keep the community running. But some jobs can expose you to long-term health risks you may not notice right away, including cancer. Fortunately, Ohio's...