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    <title type="text">Bugbee &amp; Conkle, LLP</title>
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    <updated>2026-04-28T16:15:38Z</updated>

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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Preparing for a workers’ compensation hearing in Ohio]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47681</id>
            <updated>2026-04-01T14:24:37Z</updated>
            <published>2026-04-06T14:23:57Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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 Commission of Ohio (IC). These hearings allow both sides to present evidence and explain their position to a neutral…]]></summary>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[How Ohio employers handle suspicious injury claims]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47660</id>
            <updated>2026-01-02T15:51:03Z</updated>
            <published>2026-01-05T07:38:11Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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 relevant departments in such investigations, including human resources, safety, and legal counsel when necessary.  Ohio workers’ compensation is nuanced, which is why employers may need…]]></summary>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Staying Current: Our Firm’s Recent Participation in Workers’ Compensation Seminars]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47659</id>
            <updated>2025-12-01T15:21:01Z</updated>
            <published>2025-12-01T15:21:01Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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, was interviewed by the local news as part of the event. Associate attorneys Deborah Bensch and Emma…]]></summary>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Ohio Senate Bill 56]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47657</id>
            <updated>2025-11-12T17:48:23Z</updated>
            <published>2025-11-12T17:48:23Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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 it before it becomes law. Ohio Senate Bill 56 revises and consolidates…]]></summary>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[EEOC Religious Accommodation Cases]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47652</id>
            <updated>2025-09-16T17:36:21Z</updated>
            <published>2025-09-16T17:36:21Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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 Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), Andrea Lucas has also made this a priority. In Augustine V. v. Department of Veteran Affairs, the…]]></summary>
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									                    <name>On Behalf of Bugbee &amp; Conkle, LLP</name>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Comp Connection August 2025]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47650</id>
            <updated>2025-08-18T16:23:55Z</updated>
            <published>2025-08-18T16:23:55Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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’ compensation claim, including investigation of a workplace injury, agency proceedings, and what constitutes…]]></summary>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[When a former employee violates a restrictive covenant]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47646</id>
            <updated>2025-07-08T07:44:05Z</updated>
            <published>2025-07-11T22:36:34Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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 working arrangements. If an employee does not fulfill their obligations or meet company standards, eliminating their position is a natural consequence of that failure. In some cases,…]]></summary>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Janelle Matuszak Achieves Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Certification]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47644</id>
            <updated>2025-06-17T13:19:02Z</updated>
            <published>2025-06-17T13:19:02Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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 Certified Occupational Safety Specialist certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate in-depth knowledge of safety protocols, risk management, regulatory compliance, and proactive hazard…]]></summary>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Can tripping over your own untied shoelaces give rise to a compensable claim?]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47637</id>
            <updated>2025-05-16T14:00:59Z</updated>
            <published>2025-05-16T14:00:59Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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 his left leg to tie his right shoelaces resulting in the fracture.  The commission…]]></summary>
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            <title type="html"><![CDATA[Is the gig economy a blessing or a curse?]]></title>
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            <id>https://www.bugbeelawyers.com/?p=47622</id>
            <updated>2025-04-08T04:59:59Z</updated>
            <published>2025-04-11T04:59:23Z</published>
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            <summary type="html"><![CDATA[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 for cost-effective labor solutions. Gig work, such as driving for ride-sharing services, freelance writing or working on digital platforms like…]]></summary>
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