Ohio Workers’ Compensation Bill For Work-From-Home Workers

A bill amending workers’ compensation benefit requirements for employees who sustain an injury while working from home goes into effect on September 23rd. House Bill 447 states that an employee who works from home and is injured is compensable under Ohio’s workers’ compensation system only if:

• The injury arises out of the employee’s employment
• Was caused by a special hazard of the employee’s employment activity
• It is sustained during an activity undertaken by the employee for the exclusive benefit of the employer

The bill restricts the definition of injury for employees who work from home. Previously, if a remote worker was injured, it was compensable if sustained during and arising out of their employment. The bill is meant to codify the limitations of work-from-home injury claims, says Philip Fulton, a Columbus-based injured workers attorney.

Lower Your Risk Of Workers’ Compensation Claims 

GMS helps you lower your risk of workers’ compensation claims. By helping you reduce the risk of accidents and potential claims, you receive a much lower rate than what the Bureau will offer. Should an injury happen to an employee while working from home, GMS will make the overall claim determination and will cover all medical and compensation costs. Learn more by contacting us today.