Category: Chamber Benefits

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has announced a small change to Group Rating discounts for private employers beginning with the July 1, 2027 policy year. Under BWC’s updated methodology, the maximum Group Rating discount will decrease from 53% to 50%, with other discount levels adjusted as well. While the discount percentages are changing […]

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) provides workers’ compensation coverage based on estimated payroll.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Ohio’s Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) are widely known for their detailed safety standards covering hazards in the workplace. 

Workplace injuries can carry both financial and emotional weight for employers and employees alike.

Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers' compensation coverage.

As heat-related illnesses continue to rise across the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken a significant step to help reduce that trend by updating and extending its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Outdoor and Indoor Heat‑Related Hazards, which expired in April 2026.

“Successorship” or “successors in interest” are terms describing the takeover of one employer’s business by another, generally resulting from a change in ownership due to a purchase, acquisition, or merger. Both the predecessor (seller) and successor (buyer) must notify BWC of a transfer in operations. The BWC will transfer the employer’s claims experience when a […]

While ladders may seem simple and harmless, they are involved in many workplace injuries every year.

Power tools play an essential role in many industries, including construction, manufacturing and maintenance. So, it is important that employers create a strong culture of power tool safety to ensure a safe workplace.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) offers the Disability Relief Program (formerly known as Handicap Reimbursement) to potentially offset claim costs and encourage employers to hire and retain employees with disabling conditions.