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Complacency and the Workplace
In today’s fast-paced work environment, many employees find themselves settling into routines that can often lead to complacency. Complacency can be defined as, doing the same task for so long without incident that you assume nothing will ever happen. While familiarity with tasks can create a sense of comfort, it can also pose significant risks, especially concerning workplace safety. It’s crucial to understand how complacency can ...
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True-Up Process
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) provides workers’ compensation coverage based on estimated payroll. Therefore, at the end of the policy year, BWC asks employers to report their actual payroll for the prior policy year and pay any shortage (or receive a refund for any overage) in premium. This process is called a true-up. If the true-up is not completed timely, the following may occur:• Employer will not be ...
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Congratulations to James Turner - Now a NARI Certified Remodeler!
We are proud to announce that James Turner, owner of BT3 Renovations, LLC, has officially earned the prestigious Certified Remodeler (CR) designation through the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). This certification is awarded to professionals who demonstrate a high level of skill, experience, and commitment to ethical remodeling practices. Earning the CR designation requires passing a rigorous exam and meeting strict ...
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Severe Weather Preparation
The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness considers March 16 – March 22nd as Severe Weather Awareness Week. During this time, Governor Mike DeWine encourages Ohio Businesses to prepare themselves for spring and summer weather hazards, including thunder, lighting, tornadoes and floods. Although we are past that date, I thought I would take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of developing a severe weather preparation ...
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Managed Care and Workers' Compensation: Best Practices
Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) play an important role for both employers and their injured employees. Not only do MCOs have an oversight function in the medical treatment and return-to-work process, but they are also responsible for the initial reporting of claims to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Studies show a clear correlation between the early documentation and reporting of a workplace injury and the duration of lost-time ...
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