Workplace Injuries and Claims

Ohio Modifies Employment Discrimination Laws

On January 12, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (H.B.) 352, which makes significant changes to how employment discrimination claims will be managed in Ohio. The new statute: [caption id="attachment_32866" align="alignright" width="370"] H.B. 352 changes Ohio employment discrimination laws.[/caption] Reduces the state's previous six-year statute of limitations to two years Eliminates...

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Pandemic Unemployment Programs and Benefits in Ohio

Updated: January 14, 2021 NOTE: If you are unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, more information can be found at unemploymenthelp.ohio.gov.   The Federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, signed on December 27, 2020, extends and amends the following pandemic unemployment programs and benefits through March 13, 2021: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Once implemented, will provide up...

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Do companies have to warn their employees about layoffs?

On April 27, Youngstown-based Falcon Transport shut down operations without warning, leaving hundreds of employees without jobs, pay, or benefits. Many of its truckers were stranded around the country after being told to stop working immediately.   Elk & Elk is representing affected employees in a class action to recover back pay and a...

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Taking a look at Ohio’s most dangerous company

Workers should never fear for their safety while on the job. But one Ohio company is known to be an especially dangerous place to work. JK Excavating, in Mason, Ohio, was the only Ohio company named to OSHA’s The Dirty Dozen 2018: Employer Who Put Workers And Communities At Risk. The company was recently...

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Protect yourself on the job. Particularly on these jobs

Every occupation comes with some amount of risk to people’s safety, whether they might be crushed in a machine or develop carpal tunnel. And certain accidents can happen no matter where a person works, from slipping on a wet floor to getting hit by a falling object. That said, some occupations are more dangerous...

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Are workers’ rights further limited after recent Supreme Court decision?

Employees who have grievances against their employers may now be limited in their ability to take legal action. A recent Supreme Court decision could affect more than 25 million people, including both employees and employers. In Epic Systems Corp v. Lewis, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 majority that employers could limit the...

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The 12 most dangerous companies for workers

No job is 100 percent safe: An accident at work can happen when you least expect it. And there are many jobs that are inherently dangerous. More than 20 percent of all worker deaths in 2016, for example, occurred in construction-related positions. But there are some specific companies that are notorious for being dangerous...

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I got hurt at work: what should I do?

Getting into a work-related accident can be painful, stressful and upsetting. This is particularly true if an injury is serious enough to warrant medical attention and time away from work. If you are in this situation, it is easy to get confused and overwhelmed, and you may not know what you need to do...

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Social Security Disability claims can take years. But why?

After having Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) premiums automatically deducted from each paycheck, many Ohio residents are surprised to discover how difficult it is to get a decision on collecting disability benefits, despite a diagnosed qualifying medical condition. According to an exposé printed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, thousands of Ohio workers who have applied...

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The most common causes of worker injuries and fatalities in Ohio

Workplace accidents and injuries are an unfortunate reality in the modern workplace. Even more unfortunate is the fact that every year in the United States, thousands of workers die in work-related accidents. Although any worker can suffer an on-the-job injury, there are certain industries that see more incidents. (more…)

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