$1 billion in workers compensation dividends to be distributed in Ohio Ohio businesses may be receiving significant dividends from the state’s workers compensation fund this month. Governor John Kasich is keen to see funds returned to employers after returns from the workers’ compensation fund were higher than had been expected. These returns are now before the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, which will determine whether they are necessary or not. If the agency approved of the dividends, more than $1 billion in funds could be returned to employers throughout the…
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Workers compensation bill in Florida ready for Governor’s signature
Gov. Rick Scott will be the next one to review the legislation that is designed to lower costs. Florida has been facing considerable costs associated with providing workers compensation insurance to employees, and in the current economy, it is leading businesses and programs that are already strapped for cash to struggle even further. A bill to help to reduce the costs associated with providing employees with this insurance is headed to the Governor. The workers compensation bill has made its way through the Florida house, so it is now on…
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