Stay Safe Ohio Order and Face Masks As of today May 4, 2020, there have been 1056 deaths and 20,500 cases due to the coronavirus in Ohio. Governor DeWine and Dr. Acton have published the new executive order, the Stay Safe Ohio Order. Construction companies, distributors, manufacturers, and offices are open […]
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A new article from Reuters discussing how the US Chamber of Commerce is asking Congress to protect companies from lawsuits related to the coronavirus: Read here Already it looks like nurses are filing lawsuits for lack of PPEs: Read here You have the lawsuits in Chicago regarding the lawsuits filed […]
What if I get coronavirus at work?
Coronavirus at Work The question is, what happens if I get coronavirus at work? Do I have a workers comp claim?. This is definately new and uncharted territory. Traditionally the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation would consider flu and colds an occupational disease. The Ohio BWC has addressed whether covid-19 and […]
In light of the coronavirus, a significant portion of the population in Ohio has been laid off or furloughed. First it was restaurants and bars, then barbershops and gyms, then Governor Dewine issued an executive order that closed all non-essential businesses. Governor Dewine issued an executive that expanded those who […]
Top Ten Workers Comp Best Practices in 2020
Top Ten Workers Comp Best Practices in 2020 This list is helpful whether you have a work injury before or have not, whether you have a work injury lawyer or have not. Documentation Go to a medical professional, ER/Urgent Care/Primary Care Physician/Minute Clinic. Tell the doctors/nurses everything that is bothering […]