We are always looking for ways to save our clients money through aggressive claims management and group discount programs because that is our job as a Third Party Administrator (TPA). But we take it a step further to ensure our clients get the best service and take advantage of all the available cost-cutting opportunities. One of our favorite and most
It's important to have the right plan in place to help your employees and meet your responsibilities set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA recently changed its reporting and recording requirements, and some companies may not know or fully understand the new regulations. We want to make sure you always know what to do if there is an
Several things need to happen quickly. You need to ensure the injured employee gets the medical attention they need, the Ohio BWC gets the reports it requires, and you contact our team at Compensation Solutions Inc, so we can help advise you on the following steps to take. There is specific information supervisors must record immediately so that details of
The decision between hiring an independent contractor or subcontractor versus an employee can be a tricky one for Ohio employers. But it's an important distinction. If a company mistakenly gets it wrong, and it is discovered during an audit, that employer would face hefty fines that would have to be paid quickly. According to the Ohio Bureau of Workers'
Now is the time to start your Ohio payroll true-up! Have you started the process yet? Private employers must complete it before the August 15th deadline to avoid fines and penalties from the state and getting dropped from discount and rebate programs. Compensation Solutions Inc. Vice President Tony Canovi says, “Many employers will have a balance
Here are Frequently Asked Questions to provide information about the coronavirus' (COVID-19's) impact on BWC operations.
While BWC generally provides coverage for employees working temporarily outside of Ohio, complications can arise when the injured worker files a claim in another state. Treatment can be delayed and businesses can be subject to penalties by the other state.
Effective Sept. 29, 2015, BWC will no longer consider volunteer corporate officers of nonprofit corporations to be employees for purposes of workers' compensation. Therefore, BWC will no longer require nonprofits to pay premiums for these volunteers.
