Workers’ Compensation

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Remote work or telecommuting has been a possibility in many industries for years, but it finally gained mainstream acceptance out of necessity during 2020. Workers employed by companies that had previously been resistant to accommodating pregnant or disabled workers...

There’s no doubt about the prevalence of farming in Ohio. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), “Ohio is a leading agricultural state. Food and agriculture is the #1 industry.” The USDA website goes on to note that Ohio as 14.9 million acres...