Bureau of Workers’ Compensation News

Ohio Bill Would Limit Access to Workers’ Comp for Workers Here Illegally

The Ohio House has approved a workers’ compensation budget that blocks workers living in the country illegally who get hurt on the job from accessing compensation benefits. The Columbus Dispatch reports the bill was approved after a strong debate. Democratic …

Widow of Former Toledo Mayor Sues for Workers’ Comp Benefits

The widow of a former Toledo, Ohio, mayor has filed a workers’ compensation suit saying he suffered an injury while working. Former Mayor D. Michael Collins suffered cardiac arrest while driving home from a press conference in February during a …

Ohio, Indiana Struggle with Impact of Opioids on Injured Workers

Editor’s Note: This is part of a team report on opioid use by injured workers. For the national story read: Opioid Epidemic Plagues Workers’ Comp In the Midwest the multitude of jobs in the automotive and agriculture industries highlights the …