Workers in Ohio who are injured while working are entitled to a number of benefits under the state's workers' compensation laws. Ohio's Bureau of Workers' Compensation has published a pledge of the rights to which an injured worker is entitled. This post will...
Workers’ Compensation
The anatomy of workers compensation wage loss benefits
Workers in Ohio who are injured on the job are eligible for several types of benefits under the state's workers compensation system. Perhaps the most important workers compensation benefit is remuneration for lost wages and diminished future earning capacity. This...
Ohio lawmakers pass firefighter cancer bill
Recently, the Ohio legislature voted in favor of a bill that will help firefighters with certain types of cancers get the benefits they deserve - both through the workers' compensation system and the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund.While the proposed legislation...
Are travel injuries covered by workers’ compensation?
Most Ohioans understand that the state's workers' compensation benefit system will pay benefits for injuries suffered on the job. To be eligible for benefits, an injury must be "work-related." Coverage for injuries sustained while traveling to and from a job or as...
How much does workers’ comp pay in Ohio?
In addition to medical benefits, an injured worker in Ohio may also be entitled to receive some type of wage loss benefits. As its name suggests, wage loss benefits are meant to cover the paychecks you are losing because of your injury. While the amount you may be...
Obtaining Workers’ Compensation benefits for occupational disease
Many workers in Ohio have contracted illnesses that were caused by the conditions under which they worked. Such illnesses are referred to as "occupational diseases." A person who has contracted an occupational disease that was caused by work-related conditions may be...
Do Ohio workers compensation benefits include rehabilitation?
Many people in Ohio who have suffered work-related injuries would like to be able to return to work, and they naturally wonder if they can receive vocational rehabilitation as part of the workers' compensation benefits. In this blog, we will summarize the conditions...
How does workers’ compensation law define “injury”?
In prior posts, we have explained that any person working in Ohio who suffers an injury related to their employment is eligible for workers' compensation benefits. In this post, we will explore the precise definition of "injury" including what kinds of conditions are...
A summary of Ohio workers’ compensation benefits
In our last post, we provided an overview of the essential provisions of Ohio's workers' compensation law. In this post, we will provide a summary of the kinds of benefits that may be paid if a claim for workers' compensation is successful.The type and amount of...
Can My Boss Fire Me For Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim?
If you are ever injured at work, you may worry about upsetting your boss and losing your job if you decide to seek workers' comp benefits. Thankfully, this is not something you need to fear in Ohio. In fact, Ohio law expressly states that an employer cannot fire,...