Court Revives Employers' Equal Protection Challenge to BWC Rebate Process

An Ohio appellate court revived an equal protection challenge to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s process of providing premium rebates to employers. Case: CPC Parts Delivery LLC v. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Nos. 22AP-671, 22AP-672, 22AP-696, 01/04/2024, published. Facts: Ohio requires public employers that are not self-insured to contribute to the public insurance fund the amount of money determined by the administrator of workers' compensation. The administrator classifies occupations or industries concerning the degree of hazard and risks and sets the pre...