Every two years the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) provides employers an opportunity to evaluate the performance of their current Managed Care Organization (MCO). MCOs are responsible for the medical management of workplace injury claims, including initial injury reporting, assisting with medical treatment, paying medical bills and helping achieve successful return to work outcomes.

On November 3, 2015 Ohioans will make their way to the ballots and have the option to vote yes or no on Issue 3. If passed, Issue 3 would legalize the medical and recreational sale and use of marijuana in the state of Ohio. But what does it mean for employers?

HR is not only entrusted with maintaining sensitive information about employee and management issues, but also must protect this information under laws governing confidentiality.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most complex employment laws with which employers must stay in compliance. Employers face a number of legal risks when managing FMLA ranging from determining eligibility to disciplining an employee on leave. Here are 6 common legal risks many employers face with FMLA that you need to know.

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