Complying with PWFA vs. FMLA
Complying with PWFA vs. FMLA Pregnancy-related workplace compliance has changed significantly with the introduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Employers are now managing two overlapping but very different requirements: FMLA (Family and Medical Leave...
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Settlements in Ohio
Workers’ compensation cases are supposed to be simple, right? But what happens when you or your employee don’t agree with the decision passed down by the Industrial Commission? Believe it or not, a small portion of workers’ compensation claims will go to trial. Any...
Quick Guide: Workers’ Comp Group Rating vs Group Retro
For Ohio employers, the group rating and group retrospective rating (or group retro) programs allow employers that are similar in business type to combine their individual claims to act as one employer and achieve lower premiums. There are two ways savings are...
What an Ohio TPA Can Do for Your Business
Your company’s BWC advocate Navigating the complicated world of workers’ compensation in Ohio is a little less stressful when you choose a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) to help advocate for you and your business. While the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation looks out...