Ohio Injured Workers Cannot Reject Valid Light-Duty Offers
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 In the state of Ohio, a light-duty job offer is a strategic way to either bring an injured worker back to the workforce or bar temporary total compensation, should the injured worker reject a valid offer. Either way, it can aid employers in eliminating, minimizing, and/or stopping temporary total disability compensation from being paid in a claim. The Ohio Revised Code prohibits payment of temporary total compensation when work within the employee’s physical capabilities is made available by an employer. The Ohio Administrative Code outlines the requi...
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