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When a workers’ compensation dispute moves to a legal hearing, employers may feel unsure about what to do next. In Ohio, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) handles the initial claim paperwork. However, a different agency hears formal disputes: the Industrial...
Managing workers’ compensation claims is stressful for any business. Nevertheless, employers must continue to do their due diligence in claims investigation, especially when the injury seems unusual. Employers must investigate claims thoroughly and involve all...
On November 18, 2025, Attorneys Robert L. Solt IV and Emma Renius presented at the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce’s legislative forum. The purpose of the forum was to discuss improvements to workers’ compensation and employment law in Ohio. Robert L. Solt, IV,...
The Ohio House recently passed Senate Bill 56 clarifying Ohio’s Marijuana Law as it relates to adult use of marijuana and taxation of marijuana. The bill will return to the Ohio Senate. If the Senate agrees with the bill, Governor Mike DeWine will need to sign off on...
President Trump’s administration has prioritized holding employers accountable for failure to provide reasonable religious accommodations as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Nominated by President Trump in 2020 as Acting Chair of the Equal...
Bugbee and Conkle, LLP will be hosting a two-part workers’ compensation basics webinar series. Part one of the series will be presented by Deborah E. Bensch and Emma N. Renius on August 20, 2025 at 11 a.m. and will focus on the initial allowance of a workers’...
Employment contracts establish expectations for both parties. Companies commit to providing wages and benefits. Workers agree to meet certain expectations regarding their attendance and job performance. Frequently, employers enforce employment contracts by terminating...
We are proud to announce Janelle Matuszak has earned her Certified Occupational Safety Specialist certification from the Alliance Safety Council marking a significant milestone in her professional journey and reinforcing our commitment to our safety practice. The...
In Judice v. FedEx Ground Package System, Inc., et al., 2025-Ohio-1051, (9th Dist.) claimant fractured his right distal tibia when he fell at work. Claimant removed his boots to walk through a metal detector. He put them back on and fell while trying to balance on...
The gig economy has emerged as a significant force in the labor market, reshaping how people approach work. Characterized by short-term, flexible and often freelance jobs, the gig economy has become increasingly popular; workers seek more autonomy, and employers look...