The Bulletin

Resources from Industry Experts

As part of our commitment to uplifting local businesses, we’re sharing our decades of experience with you. Here, you’ll discover trending topics, notable regulatory updates, best practices, and much more.

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HR Expertise

Ohio MCO Open Enrollment Is Here – Choose Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio

Now is the time to make sure that Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio is your MCO for workers’ compensation.

Wellness

Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace: Resources for You and Your Team

In our fast-paced world, prioritizing mental well-being is more crucial than ever. That's why, every May, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Surveys

Survey Updates – April 2025

Take a look at WorkSpring's survey updates for the month of April!

Hot Topic

Labor Law Poster Updates – April 2025

View the latest mandatory labor law poster updates.

Hot Topic

WorkSpring Move Announcement

We are thrilled to announce that we are moving to a new office in April, returning to downtown Toledo, where we first started 75 years ago.

HR Expertise

Ohio MCO Open Enrollment Is Here – Choose Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio

Now is the time to make sure that Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio is your MCO for workers’ compensation.

HR Expertise

Severe Weather Preparation

The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness considers March 16 – March 22nd as Severe Weather Awareness Week. During this time, Governor Mike DeWine encourages Ohio Businesses to prepare themselves for spring and summer weather hazards, including thunder, lighting, tornadoes and floods. Although we are past that date, I thought I would take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of developing a severe weather preparation plan.

HR Expertise

Managed Care & Workers' Compensation: Best Practices for Recordkeeping, Documentation and Injury Reporting

Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) play an important role for both employers and their injured employees. Not only do MCOs have an oversight function in the medical treatment and return-to-work process, but they are also responsible for the initial reporting of claims to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

HR Expertise

Navigating Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation System

Managing a workers’ compensation program can be simplified by implementing a few standardized processes that will make it easier for you to minimize lost days, control your costs and maintain productivity in your business.

HR Expertise

Managing Temporary Worker Safety

Companies can take a number of proactive steps to ensure that compliance issues do not arise from their use of temporary workers, beginning with documenting the specific responsibilities of both host employers and staffing agencies as they relate to OSHA compliance.

HR Expertise

Recent Developments with Pending EEOC Litigation

Pending EEOC Litigation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the NLRB’s Current Position on “Stay or Pay” Agreements

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