Alleged Mail Delay Doesn't Excuse Untimeliness of Worker's Appeal

An Ohio appellate court ruled that an appeal allegedly affected by an 11-day mailing delay was not timely filed. Case: Soltis v. Comfort Keepers, No. 110792, 05/19/2022, published. Facts: Rose M. Soltis worked as a home health aide for Comfort Keepers. On March 6, 2020, Soltis was involved in a car accident. She filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, alleging that she had been injured during the course and scope of her employment. Procedural history: The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation denied the claim, and Soltis filed an appeal to a district hearing officer. The DHO...