Publications
Safety Sense April 2026
OSHA launched its OSHA Cares (Customer Assistance, Resources & Engagements) initiative in March, 2026 designed to help businesses meet federal requirements and build stronger safety and health programs.
Comp Connection March 2026
In February 2026, the Industrial Commission’s Lima District Office was relocated and reopened to the public after over a year of being closed.
The Employer February 2026
Late October 2025, Cleveland enacted a new pay transparency law. This law, which is found in Chapter 669 of the City of Cleveland’s code of ordinances, seeks to prevent discriminatory hiring practices.
Safety Sense January 2026
Winter weather presents significant safety challenges for employers, particularly those with outdoor operations, driving responsibilities, or facilities exposed to cold conditions.
Comp Connection November 2025
On November 18, 2025, Attorneys Robert L. Solt IV and Emma Renius presented at the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce’s legislative forum.
Safety Sense October 2025
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 Employer September 2025
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.
Comp Connection August 2025
Bugbee and Conkle, LLP will be hosting a two-part workers’ compensation basics webinar series and our next in-person seminar.
Safety Sense June 2025
Janelle Matuszak Achieves Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Certification.
Comp Connection May 2025
Can tripping over your own untied shoelaces give rise to a compensable claim?
Comp Connection February 2025
On November 26, 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court held in State ex rel. Autozone Stores, Inc. v. Indus. Comm. 2024-Ohio-5519, a claimant must be employed to be eligible to receive temporary total disability compensation (“TTD”), overturning the lower court decision which allowed for TTD even when claimant had no wages to replace.
The Employer January 2025
Scotus clarifies burden of proof for employers defending FLSA claims.
Comp Connection November 2024
The Ohio Supreme Court holds Claimant is not entitled to temporary total disability compensation when his inability to work was the direct result of his termination from employment.
Safety Sense September 2024
On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a comprehensive proposal on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in both outdoor and indoor work settings.
The Employer September 2024
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced the Final Rule on non-compete agreements, which was to go into effect on September 4, 2024.
COMP CONNECTION JULY 2024
Prior to September 28, 2021 when a claimant was denied permanent total disability compensation (hereinafter “PTD”) that claimant could file multiple subsequent PTD applications without any change to the allowed conditions in the claim.
SAFETY SENSE MAY 2024
On April 1, 2024, OSHA published in the Federal Register its final Worker Walk Around Representative designation process Rule.
The Employer April 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued a “final rule,” termed the Non-Compete Clause Rule.
Comp Connection March 2024
Since the COVID-19 pandemic ensued, employers have wondered whether there would be rash of compensable COVID-19 cases arising from employment.
Safety Sense February 2024
2024 Changes to OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements. See What’s Changing and What’s Not…
The Employer January 2024
On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters passed a statutory initiative to legalize adult use and purchase of marijuana for recreational purposes.
Comp Connection November 2023
R.C.4123.56(F) was enacted and became effective September 15, 2020 and applies to claims arising on or after July 1, 2020.
Safety Sense April 2023
This year’s Safety & Health Day will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Owen’s Community College – Center for the Performing Arts. Doors open at 7:30am with a full day of presentations on various workplace safety topics! Attorney will be presenting with attorney Ray Arce (Marshall & Melhorn) on the topic of “fitness for duty and legal aspects for the safety professional”.
Comp Connection March 2023
In State of Ohio ex rel. AutoZone Stores Inc. v. Indus. Comm., 10th Dist. No. 21AP-294, 2023-Ohio-633, decided on March 2, 2023 the Tenth District Court of Appeals interpreted R.C. 4123.56(F) which provides:
The Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On February 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule banning non-compete agreements with its release of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Safety Sense January 2023
While you are making 2023 New Year Resolutions, please resolve to record work related injuries timely and appropriately on the OSHA logs.
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Comp Connection December 2022
Bugbee & Conkle, LLP congratulates April Renner on her promotion to Staff Hearing Officer for the Industrial Commission.
The EEOC, DOL and NLRB Joint Commission: What Is It And What Does It Mean?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”), the Department of Labor (the “DOL”), and the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) announced a joint commission tasked with enforcing workplace laws relating to retaliation in the workplace.
Why The Uber Lawsuit Regarding The ADA Matters For Your Business
On November 10, 2021, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. (“Uber”) alleging violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).
Combating The Labor Shortage While Complying With The Fair Labor Standards Act
The United States is currently experiencing a labor shortage unlike ever seen before. Simultaneously, the “Great Resignation” continues. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021 while a record-breaking 10.9 million jobs remained open.