Role of the Industrial Commission

The Ohio workers’ compensation process can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when there is a need to contest a claim before the Ohio Industrial Commission (IC). The State of Ohio charges the IC with the responsibility of resolving disputes that may arise between the parties of a workers’ compensation claim. Those parties are the injured worker, the employer and the administrator (Bureau of Workers’ Compensation). The IC schedules an informal conference, referred to as a “hearing”, whenever one of the above noted parties files an appeal to a decision issued by the Bureau or if one of the parties to the claim files a motion requesting consideration of a specific action. Most hearings are scheduled within 45 days of the appeal/motion being submitted to the IC.

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