Ohio Worker's Compensation - A Summary
Ohio Worker's Compensation laws provide a system of compensation for any employee who has been injured in the course of their employment, or suffers from an occupational disease developed in the course of their employment. The system also provides compensation to family members if an employee is killed do to a job related activity.
Almost every employee, with extremely limited religious exemptions, and all employers must participate in the Ohio Worker's Compensation system. Most employers participate in the State Insurance fund by paying premiums. An employers premium is determined by several factors including the total amount of payroll, job classification (risk of injury), and risk history of the employer. Certain large employers, with specific qualifications, may insure themselves, but are responsible for compensating an employee if an job related injury, or occupational disease occurs.
If your are injured, or suffer an occupational disease as a result of any job related activity your may be entitled under the Ohio Worker's Compensation laws and regulations to any of several forms of compensation. These include: Medical Bills - All medical costs resulting from a qualified injury will be paid. Wage Loss - A portion of any lost wages, or reduction in wages may be compensated. Disability - An employee may be compensated for any permanent physically disability resulting from a qualified injury or occupational disease. In addition, under certain circumstances the Ohio Worker's Compensation fund may also pay for occupational therapy to retrain workers whose injuries have made left them unable to return to their previous employment position.
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Harry S. Bernstein has been representing employers and employees in the area of Ohio Worker's Compensation law in the Cleveland area for over 18 years. You can find out more about Worker's Compensation law, and his practice at http://www.harrybernsteinlaw.com
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