Updated: June 18, 2013
Ohio Workers' Compensation News
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Bulletin.Administrative
June 2013
- The Governor appointed Tim Bainbridge as the new employee member on the Industrial Commission. Bainbridge will replace Gary DiCeglio.Bainbridge's term begins July 1, 2013.
Administrative
May 2013
- In 1993 the legislature created the Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) to create a safe workplace for public employees. The BWC administers PERRP and you can find more information about PERRP on the BWC’s web site.
Administrative
April 2013
- The governor of Ohio signed the law creating the Industrial Commission on March 14, 1913. In honor of its 100th anniversary, the Industrial Commission created a poster illustrating the Commission’s history. The poster starts in 1885 with the first voluntary attempt to resolve accidents between employers and employees and ends with the 100th anniversary of the Industrial Commission on March 14, 2013. The Commission will display the poster in its offices. You can also see the poster on the Industrial Commission’s website.
Administrative
March 2013
- Governor Kasich appointed Jodie Taylor chair of the Industrial Commission. Taylor, the employer member on the Commission, became chair effective February 13, 2013.
Court
February, 2013
- Two recent Supreme Court decisions have limited an injured worker's ability to sue their employer for intentional tort. Read more >>
Administrative
February, 2013
- Industrial Commission Resolution R12-1-03 updated the policy for representatives seeking hearing blocks (times when they do not have any scheduled hearings). The Resolution also updated the Commission's continuance policy. Read more >>
Administrative
January, 2013
- The 2013 Disabled Worker Relief Fund rates are: $358.62 (weekly) and $1,558.29 (monthly).
Administrative
January, 2013
- See the 2013 rates for workers' compensation awards on our rates page.