Ohio WC Law and COVID-19

Although the Ohio General Assembly has not yet expanded the law on occupational diseases, this much is certain: Ohio employers will face workers’ compensation claims based on a diagnosis of COVID-19. To establish a compensable case, a claimant must meet a three-factor test: The disease was contracted in the course of their employment;The disease is …

Tracking State Level COVID-19 related Legislation

The National Conference of State Legislatures has developed an excellent resource to track state level legislation related to COVID-19. Available here. This resource is also available through the I&F COVID-19 FAQ.

Slowed Down … not Shut Down: Resolving Cases During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We have all been impacted by COVID-19 and this impact is being felt in both our personal and professional lives.  With “shelter in place” and “stay-at-home” orders issued by government entities across the Midwest—and throughout the country—we are experiencing closures of our favorite restaurants, businesses, and even our children’s schools. If you have been following …

I&F COVID-19 Update: A Message from I&F President G. Steven Murdock

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Federal Legislative Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

In what is likely to be the first of several actions, President Trump signed into law HR 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The first thing to note is that this bill only applies to employers with fewer than 500 employees. The bill impacts a number of employer related programs: …

COVID-19 Update: Ohio Industrial Commission

The Ohio Industrial Commission announced yesterday that all workers’ compensation hearings will be continued on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Until further notice, beginning Wednesday, March 18, the Commission will begin conducting hearings by telephone for the following issues: permanent total disability, temporary total disability or the termination of temporary total disability, …

A Message from I&F Regarding COVID-19 / Coronavirus

The spread of COVID-19 has obviously raised significant issues for employers throughout the world. Employers face uncertainty around what they can and should do to promote the health and well-being of their workforce while navigating federal, state, and local regulations and while considering rapidly changing government warnings and restrictions. Although the current circumstances will likely …

Workers’ Compensation Update: Coronavirus

These are obviously challenging times for employers across the country. Although there is much about this emerging pandemic that will call for navigating uncharted waters, the analysis of potential workers' compensation exposure need not be one of those issues. In Illinois, for example, The “Illinois Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act” (820 ILCS 310/) is one statute …

I&F Hosts “Fall in the Workplace” Event

The women attorneys of Inman & Fitzgibbons, Ltd. recently hosted a fall-themed wine tasting and professional networking event at Lynfred Winery featuring wines from Lynfred along with “fall in the workplace” law lessons and tips from around the Midwest. I&F's Allison Mecher, Jill Baker, Jynnifer Cotharn, Sonia Das-Sturm, Kristin Thomas, and Judy Nash Allison Mecher …

Partner Jynnifer Cotharn admitted to practice in Ohio

I&F is happy to report that Partner Jynnifer Cotharn has been admitted to practice in her home state of Ohio. Jynnifer will represent the firm’s clients from the Chicago, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio offices.

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Partner Jynnifer Cotharn admitted to practice in Ohio

I&F is happy to report that Partner Jynnifer Cotharn has been admitted to practice in her home state of Ohio. Jynnifer will represent the firm's clients from the Chicago, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio offices.