Labor and Employment Laws in the State of Ohio
Employers in Ohio are subject to numerous state and federal laws regulating nearly every area of labor and employee relations. Fisher & Phillips LLP has released a booklet that can…
American Electric Power Rate Increase
Now is the time to review MIRA’s Energy Savings Program, which can save you several thousand dollars annually on electric rates. The Ohio Public Utilities Commission has approved a rate…
Group-Rating Safety Accountability
Each year, Ohio employers have the opportunity to participate in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Group-Experience-Rating Program or Group-Retrospective-Rating Program. While these programs are not required, they do…
Ban on Texting Implemented
Ohio’s ban on texting and driving took effect August 31, 2012. Activities like typing, sending, receiving and reading emails, tweets, and status updates are now illegal. Drivers who engage in…
“Thorough” BUSTR Inspections
The Ohio State Fire Marshall has begun inspecting retail gasoline facilities. According to an MIRA board member, the inspection was “very thorough.” They were required to show proof that they…
Complete Your WIC UPC Database Survey
All WIC vendors are asked to complete a UPC Database survey by October 19 to indicate your plan to incorporate the UPC database. The Ohio WIC program is in the…
Group Retrospective Rating Programs May Refund $48 Million
Premium refunds of $48,000,000 are projected for employer participants in CareWorks Consultants’ workers’ compensation Group Retrospective Rating programs, representing an average of $28,000 per employer. This outstanding performance has spurred…
Stage II Vapor Recovery Update
UPDATE: As previously reported MIRA opposed the initial Ohio EPA plan to exempt ground-up, new-to-industry locations from the requirement to install Stage II because we feel current operators should also…
Food Stamp Cutbacks
Some Ohio families will see their monthly food stamp amount cut $25 on average come January 1, but the reduction won’t be as a severe as state officials and food…
Ohio SNAP Recipients Receiving Reduced Benefits in 2013
Effective January 1, 2013, Ohio SNAP/Food Stamp recipients began receiving $10 to $20 less per month in benefit amounts, based on a change in the Standard Utility Allowance, a deduction…