Ohio BWC Begins Distributing $5 Billion in Dividends to Employers

by Alexis Preskar | Dec 13, 2020 | Employment, Government

By Alexis Preskar The Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation (BWC) began distributing $5 billion in dividends to employers Thursday that Governor Mike DeWine requested in late October. As we originally reported here, this is the third major dividend request the Governor...

DeWine Signs Bill Providing Business Immunity From COVID Claims

by Alexis Preskar | Sep 16, 2020 | Employment, Government

By Rob Gilmore & Alexis Preskar Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill providing significant protection to Ohio businesses for COVID-related claims. H.B. 606, passed by the legislature at the beginning of this month, is now law and eliminates civil lawsuits for...

Law to Protect Ohio Businesses From COVID Claims on DeWine’s Desk

by Alexis Preskar | Sep 3, 2020 | Employment, Government

By Rob Gilmore & Alexis Preskar The Ohio Legislature has passed substantial protection for businesses from COVID-19 claimed damages. H.B. 606, which has gone to Gov. Mike DeWine for signature, eliminates civil lawsuits for “damages for injury, death, or loss to...

Ohio Mandates Masks Statewide

by Alexis Preskar | Jul 23, 2020 | Government, Individuals and Family

By Alan Rauss & Alexis Preskar Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made masks mandatory starting Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m., ending the speculation of when, if ever, the state would require face coverings. Cities, counties and even retailers have been requiring masks as...

Ohio and Others Pass COVID-19 Liability Limitations

by Alexis Preskar | Jul 6, 2020 | Employment, Government

By Rob Gilmore & Alexis Preskar Ohio’s legislature passed a law limiting the liability of essential workers who transmit COVID-19. H.B.  606 now goes to Gov. Mike DeWine for review and signature. The bill grants civil immunity – from both professional discipline...