While the Workers’ Compensation system is intended to provide coverage for workers who are injured, diseased, or disabled as a result of their employment, Ohio remains in the Dark Ages when it comes to protecting individuals who suffer psychological consequences from their employment. Ohio Revised Code Section (ORC) 4123.54(A) provides in pertinent part that “every [...]
May
31
2010
31
2010
May
26
2010
26
2010
Why is this blog important for you?
If you have been following our blog or have just found us for the first time, you will see that the intent of our web presence is to impart information about rights and issues impacting workers in Ohio. This information applies to the broad spectrum of employees across Ohio. As an Injured Worker you will [...]
May
17
2010
17
2010
Worker Safety and Public Welfare Suffer From Ineffective Regulation
            Thirty years ago, President  Ronald  Reagan , commenting on  the   economic   difficulties then  confronting the  nation, proclaimed    that “ government  is  not the   solution to  our problem; government is the  problem.â€Â  Since then, the  idea that  government  regulation imposes    unreasonable    burdens on business  and interferes  with   economic growth has  continued to   find  widespread  [...]
May
11
2010
11
2010
Traveling to work or home from work
As a general rule, you are not covered by workers’ compensation while you are traveling to work or returning home from work. However, there are many issues involved with coverage and in some instances you will be covered. This area of the law is usually referred to as “the coming and going ruleâ€.  The entire [...]
May
7
2010
7
2010
Workers’ comp coverage at company sponsored events
As spring and summer arrive and the weather improves, we all may be spending more time outside–even as part of our jobs. Now is the time for company softball leagues and employer-sponsored picnics. While it is all in the name of fun and team building, injuries can and do happen. Even though you are not [...]