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Are There Special Rules For Driving a Commercial Vehicle in Bad Weather?
In an Ohio winter, drivers need to always be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, and reduced visibility. The state’s location and weather patterns make it prone to rapid changes and intense winter storm events that can develop and move through quickly, giving little warning before impacting an area. At other times, Ohio can experience …
Workers’ Compensation and Seasonal Employees: What You Need to Know
Over half a million temporary workers and seasonal employees are hired in the retail and logistics sectors during the busy holiday season. Seasonal hiring also increases during other times of the year based on industry demand. Temporary and seasonal workers can face heightened risks of workplace injuries due to factors such as minimal training, high-pressure …
Amazon Van Crash and Truck Crash Legal Issues
Amazon sells thousands of products per minute and billions per year. Many of them arrive at the buyer’s doorstep within a day or two. To reduce reliance on outside carriers like FedEx, Amazon has built a logistics network capable of supporting its huge sales volume. Amazon deliveries are performed by a large fleet of independent …
SSA Announces 2.5% COLA for 2025, Vows to Reduce Disability Wait Times
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that monthly benefit checks will increase 2.5% in 2025 as part of its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Increased SSI payments will begin on December 31, 2024. SSA has also highlighted in recent weeks the work it is doing to reduce its notoriously long disability claim processing times. The …
How Safe is Your Child’s Daycare? Ohio Childcare Reaches “Crisis” Point
Childcare in Ohio is unaffordable for many families. Due to staffing shortages, hazardous conditions, inadequate background checks, and other risks, childcare could also be unsafe for many children. All accidents and injuries that occur at a licensed childcare program in Ohio must be reported to the state and a child’s parents. But many incidents go …
Three SSI Rule Changes Coming in September 2024
Starting September 30, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to implement three new rules for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that should help more people qualify for the program and increase monthly payments for some current recipients. Millions of Americans stand to gain from the changes to SSI, which provides cash assistance to approximately …
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For a Dog Bite at Work?
Dog ownership in America is higher than anywhere else and has increased in recent years. The growing acceptance of dogs in public spaces means that you are more likely to encounter dogs in all walks of life. But most dog attacks happen on the owner’s property or close to it. If your job often involves …
Ohio E-Bike Laws, Accidents, Injuries, and Insurance Issues
You may have noticed a growing number of people riding electric bicycles (e-bikes) recently. You might even have gotten in on the e-bike craze yourself and use one to commute, run errands, or just enjoy a ride around town. Although they look like traditional bicycles, e-bikes have battery-powered motors that can take riders up to …