Jurisdiction Issues and BWC's Other States Coverage Program [633] | |||||||||||||||
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Speakers: Kendra DePaul, Other States Coverage Manager, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Derrick Knapp, Attorney, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Drew Moreton, Executive Vice President, USIS Track: Workers' Compensation Secondary Track: Legal Session Type: Educational Session Skill Level: Basic Description: The presenters review the coverage under Ohio’s workers’ compensation system when employees leave Ohio. They address the coverage limitations and the potential gaps that may be present when employees work outside the state. The presenters also cover the rules applicable to employees who temporarily work in Ohio. The presenters explain how recent legislation provides an option for Ohio employers to address the potential coverage gap. In addition, they provide details on how the coverage works, who would be eligible and address periods for coverage implementation. This session repeats at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Learning Objectives: After attending this session, you will be able to 1. Recognize when employers must obtain coverage for employees working temporarily in Ohio and when Ohio coverage applies; 2. Identify situations where employers can use Ohio's extraterritorial coverage and the potential gaps in coverage; and 3. Explain BWC's new Other States' Coverage Program, being implemented because of House Bill 493.
File & Handouts: File 1 File 2 633 Handout |
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