If you are injured working part-time, you may wonder if you can claim workers’ compensation benefits. Ohio makes workers' compensation insurance obligatory for almost all employers. It covers part-time employees as well as full-time ones, although the amount you can...
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Can you claim workers’ compensation for occupational diseases?
While one-off workplace accidents may grab the headlines, occupational diseases can be even more debilitating. They may be harder or even impossible to recover from and could stop you from working for the rest of your life. You probably know that you can claim...
Short staffing and worker fatigue can be hazardous at work
This year, many people are out of work for a variety of reasons. With the economy struggling, children going to school virtually in some places and workers trying to find better-paying jobs, some workplaces are short-staffed. Being short-staffed is more than a...
The trouble with work-related back pain and injury
The human back endures much during the lifetime of an average person. We use it for everything from lifting heavy items to sweeping the floor. It is little wonder that chronic back pain plagues Ohio residents. Many dealing with work-related back pain do not even...
Can a paperwork issue keep truckers from workers’ compensation?
Trucking is a demanding profession. Many commercial drivers are on the road and away from their families for the majority of the week. They may spend more than half the day behind the wheel of their vehicle and need to sleep in an uncomfortable sleeper cab. Not only...
Why do workers need permanent partial disability benefits?
People who get hurt at work can apply for workers' compensation benefits. The same is true of those who develop a medical condition or repetitive stress injury because of their job. Regardless of how long you have worked for the company, you can apply for benefits as...
Is construction actually the most hazardous industry?
You may have heard that construction is the most dangerous industry in which you can work. People who make this claim usually just point to the total deaths per year. Generally, more construction workers pass away on the job or suffer fatal injuries, than in any other...
Is your boss creating a dangerous workplace?
Do you feel like you have a dangerous workplace? In some occupations, it’s impossible to remove all risks. However, you may still think that your boss is making your job more dangerous than it needs to be. For instance, perhaps your employer is focused only on...
Common work-related neck injuries
Neck injuries and residual pain can result from various situations, including a workplace accident, improper lifting, participation in contact sports and following a car crash. Workers may even suffer a neck injury after sitting in front of a computer for an extended...
What are the main workers’ compensation laws in Ohio?
The state of Ohio set up several workers’ compensation laws to make sure that both employees and employers would have protections if an employee was injured on the job. The three main workers’ compensation laws in Ohio ensure that employees receive compensation for...
