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Morrison Tapped to Head Ohio’s Workers’ Comp Fund

Gov. John Kasich has appointed the chief legal officer to Ohio’s insurance fund for injured workers as the agency’s new leader. Sarah Morrison takes over as administrator and CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation from Steve Buehrer. She …

Buehrer Resigns from Ohio Workers’ Comp Bureau

The head of the Ohio’s insurance fund for injured workers is stepping down from his job this month. Gov. John Kasich’s office announced that Steve Buehrer is resigning as administrator and CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Buehrer …

Judge OKs Ohio Workers’ Comp Settlement

The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation will pay out $420 million to state employers that were overcharged for insurance premiums under a settlement approved by a judge. Cuyahoga County Judge Richard McMonagle said the settlement he approved “is good for …

Ohio Workers’ Comp Fund Plans to Return $1 Billion to Employers

Ohio’s governor and the state workers’ compensation fund want to return $1 billion in dividends to Ohio businesses, bolster workplace safety initiatives, and modernize the way employers pay into the fund. A higher-than-expected return on investments is making possible the …