Workers' Compensation Overview

Information you need to know about Ohio workers' compensation

Ohio workers' compensation helps injured workers and employers cope with workplace injuries. The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) pays medical benefits and lost wages to employees who are injured or contract an occupational disease on the job. BWC also pays death benefits to survivors when a death results from a work-related injury or disease.

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Business consultants, minority and small business

Business consultants provide consultation services in a variety of areas to employers, business associations, and other interested stakeholders throughout Ohio.

For minority-owned businesses

BWC is committed to ensuring minority-owned businesses are aware of all the resources available in Ohio.

How to create an e-account

Access secure information about your workers' compensation policy by creating an e-account

Out-of-state employers

Coming to Ohio to work?

Policies for employers

Policies that guide BWC staff and customers regarding a variety of employer issues.

Religious exemption

Ohio’s coverage exemption for religious sects

Selling or buying a business

An employer is required to notify BWC when purchasing or continuing the operations of a business, in whole or in part.

Understanding Ohio Law

All Ohio employers with one or more employees must, by law, have workers' compensation coverage.

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