Information to Help You Get Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Approved
The rules for collecting workers’ compensation are confusing, placing injured workers at an unfair disadvantage. Our library articles explain complex work injury topics in a straightforward way, including which forms you need to file for compensation and which steps to take to protect your claim.
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Ohio BWC Policies Regarding Opioid Painkillers A BWC rule change regarding prescription opioids is now in effect. We look at what this change may mean for your health after you're injured on the job. -
Danger of Injuries in Beer Brewing Industry The craft beer industry is strong and growing in Ohio, employing more people each year. However, there's a high risk of worker injury for many reasons. -
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Ohio If you're collecting workers’ compensation in Ohio, know that it's illegal for you to work. Any means of earning money could be considered fraud. -
Medical Marijuana and Ohio Workers’ Compensation Even with a prescription, using medical marijuana could mean you're ineligible for workers’ comp if you're injured on the job. Here's what you should know. -
Workers’ Comp for Respiratory Diseases in Ohio COPD and asthma are debilitating respiratory conditions that can be caused by workplace exposure to certain particles and could qualify for Ohio workers’ comp. -
Workers’ Compensation for Ohio Telecommuters If you work from home and aren't an independent contractor, you may–or may not–be covered by Ohio workers’ compensation if you're injured in your home office. -
Opioids and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Ohio has made remarkable progress in combatting the problem of opioid addiction among workers’ comp recipients. What does this mean if you're in pain? -
Heart Attack and Stroke May Be Covered by Ohio Workers' Comp If you had a heart attack and believe it was caused by something that happened at work, you may be covered by workers’ comp—but you will have to prove it. -
Comp for Healthcare Workers Hurt in OH Developmental Centers If you were injured on the job as a healthcare provider in an Ohio Developmental Center, you're entitled to worker’s comp for lost wages and medical bills. -
Worker’s Compensation for Occupational Disease in Ohio You can qualify for Ohio workers’ compensation if you were exposed to a harmful substance in the workplace and developed a disease. Learn more here.