The rules for collecting workers’ compensation are confusing, placing injured workers at an unfair disadvantage. Our library articles explain complex work injury topics in a straightforward way, including which forms you need to file for compensation and which steps to take to protect your claim.
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Understanding How Your Wages From the Previous Year Affect Your Workers’ Compensation ClaimDid you know that your wages from the previous year affect the value of your workers' compensation claim? Ohio attorney Jim Monast explains more.
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Injured on the Job as a Childcare Worker? You May Qualify for Workers’ Comp BenefitsChildcare workers in Ohio have physically demanding roles that expose them to various risks of injury. Jim Monast explains your rights to workers’ compensation.
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Being Accused of Witchcraft May No Longer Be an On-the-Job Hazard, But There Are Still Plenty of Risks for Women in the Ohio WorkplaceWomen are more likely to suffer musculoskeletal injuries at work in Ohio than men due to the work they do and the lack of accommodations for strenuous labor.
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Traveling Employees Might Have a Harder Time Getting Ohio Comp Claims ApprovedAny injury you sustain while on the clock should be covered by workers’ comp. When you travel for work, this can get complicated. Learn the ins and outs here.
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Everything You Need to Know About Modified Work in OhioThe goal of Ohio workers' comp is to get you back to work quickly. Offering modified work is one way to do that. Get your questions answered here.
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Seniors Injured in Strenuous Jobs Can Collect Ohio Workers’ CompPhysically demanding jobs are often being filled by workers over the age of 62. We look at the injuries older workers suffer in these positions.
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Temporary Workers Suffer Higher Rates of Injury Than Permanent Employees—and They Qualify for Workers’ CompTemporary workers—as long as they are not independent contractors—are eligible for workers’ comp coverage for on-the-job injuries in Ohio—and they need it!
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Injured on the Job in Ohio? Find Out If You Meet the Basic Requirements for Workers’ CompWe review the basics of qualifying for Ohio workers’ comp after a workplace injury or occupational disease diagnosis. See if you’re eligible and how to qualify.
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What to Do When You Are Injured at Work and Your Employer Does Not Carry Workers' Comp InsuranceIf you were injured at work in Ohio and discover that your employer does not carry workers' comp insurance, you can still file a claim. We can help.
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Workers' COMPanion - July 2022When do we enter adulthood? I once thought I would be old if I made it to 30, but the older I got the more I felt like I was learning new things.
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High Turnover in Delivery Truck Loading Jobs Leads to Driver InjuriesUPS and FedEx delivery drivers are frequently injured when retrieving packages from the truck cargo area. Untrained loaders have increased the chance of injury.
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When You Might Want to Have a Functional Capacity Exam for Ohio Workers’ CompFunctional Capacity Evaluations are not mandatory in Ohio, but they can help your workers’ comp claim. Find out what they are and how to make the most of one.