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Guide To Starting a Business In Brown
County
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Workers' Compensation coverage for work-related accidents and illnesses is
mandatory for any employees or corporate officers of a business. Sole
proprietors or partners may choose whether or not they wish to be
covered. For further information, contact:
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
246 N. High St.
Columbus, OH
43215
Toll Free 1-800-282-9536
http://www.bwc.state.oh.us/home/home.htm
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
Any business that employs at least one individual for some part of a day in
each of 20 different calendar weeks or that pays wages of $1,500 or more in
any calendar quarter in either the current or preceding calendar year must
register with the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services:
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
145 South Front St.
PO Box 923
Columbus, OH
43216
http://www.obes.org
THE FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which applies to
every employer, requires that all workers be provided a working environment
free from health and safety hazards. For further information,
contact:
Ohio Dept. of Industrial Relations
On-Site Consultation Services
PO Box 285
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-1425
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