Get Wage Statement - Ohio Bureau Of Workers39 Compensation

How does BWC evaluate a claim for settlement? BWC has no pre-set formulas for determining the settlement value of a claim. The settlement figure is the amount BWC is willing to pay you for the anticipated future cost of your claim. These costs are then pro-rated based upon the likelihood that they will occur.

To calculate the six week wages, add wages for three pay periods prior to the date of injury, divide by the number of days (45, 46, or 47) in the pay period. Multiply this figure by seven. Multiply this amount by 6 for six week wage.

Permanent partial disability awards are based on two-thirds of the injured worker's statewide average weekly wage, not to exceed a maximum one-third of the aver- age weekly wage. BWC determines the initial percentage of permanent partial impairment award based on an independent medical exam- iner's recommendation.

With the Go-Green Rebate Program, employers can receive a 1-percent premium rebate, up to $2,000 each policy year. Go-Green requires employers to use this website to: Enroll in electronic notifications and opt to receive policy notices electronically prior to completing the payroll true-up report.

What is salary continuation? Salary continuation, which are wages in place of temporary total compensation, allows an employer to pay an employee who has a lost-time claim their regular wages and benefits while they recover from a workplace injury or illness.

Temporary Total (TT). The exact amount will be based on your wages at the time of your injury. For the first 12 weeks, you will receive 72% of your full weekly wage. After that, you will be paid 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage. Benefits will continue until you may return to your former position of employment.

Full Weekly Wage (FWW) – Your earnings for the six weeks prior to injury divided by 6 or the seven days prior to injury (excluding overtime), whichever is greater. The first 12 weeks of TTD is paid at 72% of the FWW.

The exact amount will be based on your wages at the time of your injury. For the first 12 weeks, you will receive 72% of your full weekly wage. After that, you will be paid 66 2/3% of your average weekly wage. Benefits will continue until you may return to your former position of employment.