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NARI and Sedgwick Partner for Workers' Compensation
NARI of Southwest Ohio partners with Sedgwick because they help employers maximize their premium savings. Sedgwick analyzes each employer’s unique claim and premium history to find the highest level of savings in all available workers’ compensation programs. Why SedgwickPartner in controlling costsSedgwick saves employers millions of dollars each year, becoming a lasting partner and providing a comprehensive cost management ...
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Changes Made in 2024 to Ohio's Home Construction Law: Benefits and Burdens for Remodelers and Consumers
Ohio made a significant change to its law governing home construction services, introducing an amendment that impacts both contractors and homeowners. House Bill 50 (H.B. 50), signed by Governor Mike DeWine in June 2024, added several key terms to the Home Construction Service Suppliers Act (HCSSA) to expand its coverage. These changes, which became effective on September 20, 2024, both eviscerate consumers’ ability to seek treble (triple)
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Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Program
formerly Drug Free Safety Program (DFSP)The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is merging the Drug Free Safety and Substance Use Recovery programs into a new, streamlined program called Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Program (SUPR). BWC made the changes to enhance and simplify overlapping programs into one integrated, unified program. The goal is to reduce customer confusion, increase program utilization, reduce customer ...
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OSHA Top Ten Violations
As the new year begins, many organizations look at ways to improve their safety programs. One way I have found effective over the years is to compare your safety program to OSHA’s Top Ten Violations List. Identifying what OSHA sees in the workplace during their inspections and comparing that to your organization is an excellent opportunity to find any gaps or deficiencies within your safety process. OSHA publishes a top ten list every ...
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Recent Court Decision: AutoZone v. Industrial Commission
The Ohio Supreme Court has finalized its decision in relation to AutoZone Stores v. Industrial Commission of Ohio. As you may recall, the question before the Supreme Court in this case was whether the injured worker was entitled to temporary total compensation (TT) after being terminated from his position due to a physical altercation with his supervisor. The claimant was injured on 6/20/20 and was working light duty up until the date of his ...
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