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Premium Installment and True-Up Reporting for Private Employers
Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers’ compensation coverage. Through the year, employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we near the conclusion of the 2021 policy year (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022), BWC will be requiring all employers to reconcile (“true-up”) the payroll that was used to ...
Read MoreDeveloping a Safety Program
Developing an effective safety program is key to a healthy workplace for your employees and your bottom line. Not only are there costs associated with injuries but there are other affected areas such as employee morale and potential violations that could result in expensive fines. The benefits of implementing an effective safety program, according to OSHA, include: Prevent workplace injuries and increase employee morale Improve ...
Read MoreAvoid Heat Stress Issues
With summer here, heat stress issues can rear their ugly head – not only on outdoor worksites but also in production facilities. Don’t be caught ill-prepared for an incident and a subsequent visit by OSHA – establish your heat stress program today. Beware, OSHA has started implementing a new enforcement initiative on heat related hazards and developing a National Emphasis Program on heat inspections. OSHA Area Directors ...
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NARI of Southwest Ohio Recognizes 2022 CotY Recipients
NARI of Southwest Ohio, a chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry announced its local Contractor of the Year Award recipients during a YouTube video premiere and an in-person celebration on March 8, 2022, sponsored by Kitchens.Inspired. Contractors from the Dayton and Cincinnati metro areas vie for local CotY Awards, on an annual basis. “Year in and year out, NARI of Southwest Ohio remodelers enter ...
Read MoreDestination Excellence
This program encourages an employer’s focus on safety and return-to-work for injured workers, and fosters efficient management of accounts and cost control efforts. The Destination Excellence program includes Administrative rebates, Safety Council rebates, an Industry Specific Safety bonus, a Drug Free Safety incentive program and a Transitional Work Grant program and bonus. Savings Options Go GreenA rebate (1% of premium, which includes ...
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