On November 26, 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a ruling that benefits manufacturers by clarifying workers’ compensation rules. The court determined that an injured worker who is fired for reasons unrelated to their injury is not eligible for temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. Under this ruling, in a case where an injured worker is unable to return to their job due to a work-related injury but is terminated for reasons unrelated to the injury, they can no longer claim TTD benefits. The court’s decision ensures that workers can only receive compensation if their job loss is directly tied to the injury. This ruling is a win for Ohio manufacturers, helping to limit unnecessary workers’ compensation costs when the job loss is not injury-related. 1/30/2024