Ohio Authorization For Living Maintenance Wage Loss (LAW) is an Ohio program that provides wage-loss financial assistance to individuals who become incapacitated due to an injury or illness. The program helps individuals to maintain their living expenses while they are unable to work. The program is divided into two categories: permanent and temporary. Permanent LAW provides financial assistance for individuals who are permanently unable to work due to an injury or illness. This includes individuals who suffer from a disability or medical condition that prevents them from working. The amount of assistance received depends on the individual’s income and other factors. TemporarLAWWL provides financial assistance for individuals who are temporarily unable to work due to an injury or illness. This includes individuals who are unable to work for a short period of time due to a medical condition or disability. The amount of assistance received depends on the individual's income and other factors. Ohio Authorization For Living Maintenance Wage Loss (LAW) is funded by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and administered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. The program is designed to help individuals maintain their living expenses while they are unable to work due to an injury or illness.