We all know that the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an escalating global health concern. CareWorks Comp will continue to support our clients’ workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation needs. For the most current and up-to-date information from the Ohio BWC regarding COVID-19 topics, please visit the BWC’s website at: BWC COVID-19 Information . 2019 Rate…
DetailsALEXANDRIA, Va.—As part of daily communications with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), NACS was informed that the 2020 NACS Show, scheduled for October 11-14, cannot be held due to the ongoing pandemic. “It is with heavy heart that we make this announcement,” said NACS President and CEO Henry Armour. “We had worked…
DetailsOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // July 28, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates related to Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. CHILD CARE RATIOS Governor DeWine announced that child care providers in Ohio may return to their normal, statutory ratios and class sizes beginning on August 9, 2020. Child care…
DetailsCompanies Cited for Marketing Unauthorized Tobacco Products Based on Continued Internet Surveillance During COVID-19 Pandemic U.S. Food & Drug Administration // July 20, 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters notifying ten companies, including Cool Clouds Distribution Inc. (doing business as Puff Bar), to remove their flavored disposable e-cigarettes and youth-appealing e-liquid products…
DetailsThe agency warned 10 companies to remove flavored disposable e-cigs and e-liquid products from the market NACS Online // July 22, 2020 WASHINGTON—This week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters notifying 10 companies, including Cool Clouds Distribution Inc. (doing business as Puff Bar), to remove their flavored disposable e-cigarettes and e-liquid products from…
DetailsOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // July 22, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. STATEWIDE MASK ORDER Governor DeWine announced that beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m., a statewide mask mandate will go into effect for…
DetailsProducts from R.J. Reynolds, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco and Heritage Tobacco on the list By Hannah Prokop // Jul. 16, 2020 SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ordering retailers to stop selling 13 tobacco products. The products—from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. and Heritage Tobacco LLC—can no longer be distributed, imported, sold, marketed or…
DetailsOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // July 15, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In a statewide address from his office in the Statehouse tonight Governor DeWine said that the state is at a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic and implored Ohioans to take appropriate action to reverse the rapidly increasing spread of the virus. “Today, more Ohioans are…
DetailsDetroit Free Press // July 14, 2020 Families utilizing extended benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be able to do so through July. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday the additional food assistance will be extended through the month, according to a MDHHS news release.…
DetailsEXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-149 Temporary safety measures for food-selling establishments and pharmacies and temporary relief from requirements applicable to the renewal of licenses for the food-service industry Rescission of Executive Order 2020-126 The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death. It is caused by a new strain…
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