Legislature Considers Expanding Definition of Work-Related Injuries to Include Remote Arrangements

Last month, the Ohio House passed House Bill 447, which is now being considered by the Ohio Senate. If passed, this bill could expand the definition of a work injury to include some injuries sustained in the employee’s own home, under certain conditions. This summary by OMA Connections Partner Dinsmore notes the recent increase in remote and telework arrangements is driving HB 447. 3/23/2022