Missed Opportunities: Are You Leaving Tax Credits on the Table? For many businesses, tax credits can provide significant cost savings. However, it’s not uncommon for companies to leave valuable tax incentives unclaimed due to a lack of awareness or outdated processes. Understanding why these opportunities are missed and how to address this issue is essential for maintaining a competitive edge and maximizing your company’s financial health.Why Do Businesses Overlook Tax Credits? Despite the potential
Cost containment in Ohio workers’ comp As most employers know, the financial and emotional impact of a work-related employee injury can be significant. While the primary goal is to ensure the injured worker receives appropriate care, minimizing the costs associated with the accident should also be a focus for employers.Read more....
Workers’ compensation enrollment deadlines approaching Enroll now! Sedgwick has mailed Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating enrollment and reenrollment materials to qualifying employers. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save significantly on your workers’ compensation premium. In addition to annual premium savings, Sedgwick, our endorsed Partner, is proud to deliver full-service workers’ compensation claims management and cost containment strategies to nearly 60,000 hard-working Ohio
Cold weather safety As the warm temperatures begin to drop, we all know that cold weather is right around the corner. This should remind us that we must change our thinking from heat safety to cold safety. Cold weather hazards can be just as dangerous to our employees as the heat, so it is imperative we take the steps to protect them from these hazards. Hazards such as immersion, frostbite and hypothermia are just a few cold stress conditions that are dangerous to our employees. Training employees on these
Workers' Compensation Fraud The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is tasked with protecting the integrity of Ohio's workers' compensation system. One way BWC does this is by identifying and preventing fraudulent activities from workers, employers and health-care providers. Fraud undermines the financial stability of the system and impacts honest workers and businesses. Fraudulent activities can come from multiple sources, including workers, employers and providers. Understanding the signs of fraud