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Odometer Fraud in Ohio

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As we all know, Odometer Fraud in Ohio, as in all states is illegal. Odometer fraud can include tampering with an advance, setback, disconnect device.

A first offense is a 4th degree felony which carries a penalty of 6-18 months in jail and up to a $5,000 fine.

A second offense is a 3rd degree felony which carries a penalty of 1-5 years in jail and up to a $10,000 fine.

Protect yourself – check the wear on the brake pedal, the ignition key, and the door locks. If you believe that you have been the victim of odometer fraud, call 1 (800) 686-2587.  For more information, contact the Ohio BMV, 1970 West Broad Street, PO Box 16520, Columbus, OH 43216-6520. www.ohiobmv.com

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Video Hearings coming to The Industrial Commission of Ohio – Good or Bad?

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Video hearings are coming to the ICO. Will this create more sterile hearings? Will this desensitize hearing officers who will not be physically in the hearing room? Only time will tell. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ohio Industrial Commission & BWC Consolidate Offices

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Effective November 6, 2009, the Industrial Commission consolidated the Hamilton and Cincinnati offices. As a result of the consolidation, the Industrial Commission closed the Hamilton office and hearings will be held in the Cincinnati office.

Effective August 21, 2009, the Industrial Commission consolidated the Bridgeport and Zanesville offices into a new office in Cambridge. Hearings for claims which had been held in Bridgeport or Zanesville will be held in the Commission office closest to the injured worker’s residence.

Effective June 26, 2009, the Industrial Commission closed the Canton office. The Canton office has been consolidated into the Akron office. This closing followed the March, 2009, closing of the Springfield office, which was consolidated into the Dayton office.

Effective March 27, 2009, both the BWC and Industrial Commission closed their offices in Springfield and consolidated that office into the Dayton Service Office. Injured workers and employers who used the Springfield Service Office will be advised to go to Dayton or Columbus.

With all of the above office closings, the BWC and IC will be down to 15 service offices throughout the state, an inconvenience to injured workers in the affected closing areas.

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LATINO GROUP SUES STATE OVER VEHICLE REGISTRATION POLICY – Ohio

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no-drivingThe Columbus Dispatch reports that a Hispanic advocacy group filed suit yesterday to bar enforcement of a state plan to revoke registrations of vehicles whose owners cannot provide proof of legal residency by Dec. 8.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Ohio Gov. Strickland Calls for Overhaul of State Response to Domestic Violence

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The Columbus Dispatch reports that Ohio Governor Ted Strickland called for a thorough assessment and broad reforms of how the state prevents and punishes domestic violence. 

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Ohio Senate Bill Seeks to Expand Investigations into Wage Theft

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wage theftThe Columbus Dispatch reports that Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to increase protections for Ohio workers against wage theft by allowing the Commerce Department to investigate and take action on individual complaints up to $100,000. 

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Ohio Workers’ Compensation Fraud – Don’t Do It !

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jail_cellWhen an injured worker is receiving Temporary Total Disability (TTD) or Permanent Total Disability (PTD), work performed (remunerative employment for which payment is received) is prohibited by law.

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You’ve Moved – DON’T LET YOUR BENEFITS STOP! Don’t Forget to Notify Workers’ Comp.

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BWC Form C-77You’ve moved and you didn’t inform Ohio Workers’ Compensation that you have a new address.  Your benefits are at risk when the BWC has your incorrect address!

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When an Ohio Injured Worker files an Appeal to a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Order, what happens next?

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Ohio SealWhen an Injured worker files an Appeal to a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Order, what happens next?

The Ohio Industrial Commission Appeals Process – Hearing Levels

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Ohio Revised Code 5.21 Labor day – Columbus day – Veterans’ day.

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us flagOhio Revised Code 5.21 Labor day – Columbus day – Veterans’ day.

The first Monday in September of each year shall be known as “Labor day” and for all purposes shall be considered as the first day of the week.

The second Monday in October of each year shall be known as “Columbus day” and is a legal holiday.

The eleventh day of November of each year shall be known as “Veterans’ day” and is a legal holiday. If said day falls on Sunday, the following Monday is the legal holiday.

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