Here’s a good article from the Youngstown Business Journal about the injury rate decline in our area. Read more
On June 8, 2016, Ohio became the 25th state to adopt a medical marijuana law. The law became effective on September 8, 2016. However, due to the licensure of cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries, the registration of patients, and the certification of physicians, the law will take at least a year to fully implement. Read more
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors will host a public forum Thursday, Dec. 3 in Youngstown for area business owners, medical providers, stakeholders, injured workers and other interested parties.
The BWC’s Safety Council program allows employers to earn rebates on their workers’ compensation premiums by participating in their local safety council and reducing the frequency of workplace injuries. Read more