Ohio will be making a series of changes to the unemployment compensation system to assist workers who are displaced as a result of the coronavirus spread, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said Sunday. The changes, to be implemented through an executive order, clarify that those who are quarantined are considered to be unemployed and would not be subject…
Following Governor Mike DeWine’s direction, we are asking our employees, employer members, injured workers, and stakeholders across the state to practice proper hygiene and other precautions to avoid potential contact with the yearly influenza as well as the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This is about prudent preparation. There are no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in…
Between February 1st and April 30th, 2020, all employers covered by the recordkeeping regulation must post a hard copy of their 2019 OSHA 300A Summary in a common area of their workplace that employees can readily access and observe it. For employers of certain sizes and industries, an additional requirement of electronic reporting has been…
2019 OSHA 300A logs must be posted by February 1, 2020 2019 OSHA 300A logs must be electronically submitted by March 2, 2020 Between February 1st and April 30th, 2020, all employers covered by the recordkeeping regulation must post a hard copy of their 2019 OSHA 300A Summary in a common area of their workplace that…
The company will be moving into central Ohio within two years By NACS Online // December 13, 2019 ALTOONA, Penn.—Sheetz is expanding into central Ohio, the Pittsburgh Business Times reports. The company already has 40 stores in the northeast part of the state and will open a location in Columbus in 2021. In mid-December, Sheetz will unveil…
The Division will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Because of the holiday, Agencies are reminded to expect changes to their order and delivery schedules. Below is the ordering shift. Agencies should follow it to ensure they place orders on the…
By Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Please join us for the November employer update webinar. This month, we’ll discuss the role of a third-party administrator (TPA) and what defines a professional employment organization (PEO). We’ll also discuss program updates, important dates, and our monthly safety tip. The webinar will last about 20 minutes. You can view the…
The deadline to enroll in the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (formerly The Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers) workers’ compensation group program is just around the corner! Make sure you choose our program administered by CareWorks Comp. Your organization requested a quote, and enrollment paperwork was sent to you for our traditional group rating and/or group…
Ohio’s new “Tobacco 21” law takes effect Thursday, October 17th, raising the age to purchase cigarettes, other tobacco products and alternative nicotine products from 18 to 21. It follows a month’s long rollout of a new law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine in July. The measure was part of a $69 billion budget passed by…
Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 57 into law today at the Ohio State Fair and because the bill includes an emergency clause, effective immediately sales of products derived from hemp, include hemp CBD products, are legal in Ohio. In keeping with the federal definitions, the law defines “cannabidiol” as the cannabidiol compound, containing a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol…
