This new requirement will present a difficult burden of proof for an employee to overcome when seeking compensation for an injury suffered while working from home. (Credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com) This new requirement will present a difficult burden of proof for an employee to overcome when seeking compensation for an injury suffered while working from home. (Credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com)

In June, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a first-of-its-kind bill into law, House Bill 477.  The bill brought about a long-anticipated amendment to Ohio law, dealing with eligibility for workers' compensation benefits when an employee is working from home. The bill is effective on September 23, 2022.

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