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Employers in Ohio must comply with strict rules when it comes to workplace safety. If they ignore these mandates, you might have grounds to file a Violation of Specific Safety Requirement (VSSR) claim. Understanding what this means and why it matters is crucial to...
Working from home does not mean you are no longer at risk of injuring yourself. In Ohio, you may be able to receive financial compensation to help you make up for medical bills and lost wages – so long as you can prove that the injury is related to your job. Proving...
Imagine you are lifting a heavy crate at a warehouse in Cleveland when your foot slips on a slick patch of floor. As you strain to regain your balance, you feel a familiar, sharp twinge in your lower back that you have not felt in years. You might worry that your old...
For many years, Ohio workers faced significant challenges when seeking help for mental health. The law generally required a physical injury to warrant receiving benefits. However, the landscape in 2026 has shifted to better protect those who serve our communities. New...
Ohio workers’ compensation claimants are wise to realize surveillance means more than a person with a camera. In 2026, the bigger risk is quieter. Ohio BWC investigators and private carriers increasingly rely on AI tools that sort claims for closer review based on...
Workers’ compensation protects employees with work-related injuries, such as sprains from a fall or burns from chemical exposure. These one-time accidents are easy to visualize because an accident causes an injury to form in an instant. But what about repetitive...
There are many hazards that can lead to significant workplace injuries. Professionals who work in proximity to heavy machinery are at risk of injuries caused by contact with equipment or machinery malfunctions. Those in the industrial sector could be vulnerable to...
When you work from home, it is easy to forget that you are still in a workplace. Accidents can happen anywhere, even in your home office. Many people wonder if they are protected if a work-related injury occurs at home. In Ohio, you have rights as a remote employee....
Ohio’s bioscience industry supports more than 90,000 jobs. Many of those are based in Cleveland research labs and biotech companies. If your work involves long hours pipetting, standing at benches or handling chemicals in protective gear, you know how physically...
In Ohio, you can change your treating physician after you file a workers’ compensation claim. You just need to choose a provider certified by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and send a change request through your managed care organization. However, many workers do...