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Key Dates:
- Wednesday, November 16, 2016 is the date we request to have qualified Group Rating documents returned to us in order to guarantee being timely filed in the 2017 program. While we can only guarantee the timely filing of qualified applications received by the 16th we will continue to receive applications through Friday, November 18th.
- January 3, 2017 is the next premium installment due date.
- Tuesday, January 24, 2017 is the date we request to have all Group Retrospective Rating documents returned to us.
- Tuesday, January 31, 2017 is the filing deadline for 2017 Group Retrospective documents.
- January 31, 2017
- Deductible Program application deadline to begin on 7/1/17.
- Individual Retro rating application deadline to begin on 7/1/17.
- One Claim Program application deadline to begin on 7/1/17.
Group Retrospective:
CareWorksComp is offering a series of webinars to help your members understand the Group Retrospective Savings Option for 2017. Please see the flyer attached to this email for more details and feel free to share with your members.... BWC Webinar Series
OSHA Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Memorandum:
As you may know, there have been questions on OHSA’s stance on drug testing as it relates to retaliation. There was an initial stay on the retaliation portion to November 1, 2016, which has passed. Our safety division, RiskControl360°, has put together the attached piece..Osha Workplace Injuries And Illnesses Memorandum summarizing and highlighting an OSHA Memorandum to Regional Administrators dated 10/19/16. We will continue to pursue answers on this and keep you updated.
Unemployment Updates:
Unemployment tax season is quickly approaching! The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) will mail the 2017 Contribution Rate Determination to employers later this month. You have only 30 days from the mailing date of the notification to appeal the new tax rate if there are discrepancies in the information used to determine the rate. Most employers have an opportunity to buy down this rate by making a voluntary contribution by 12/30/2016. Businesses which are commonly owned may find that applying for a common rate group can reduce their unemployment tax liability. Applications for common rate groupings and for discontinuance of current groupings must also be filed with ODJFS by 12/30/2016.
Understanding this tax notice and your various options is critical in helping to control your unemployment expenses. Our Unemployment Department manager Kammy Staton and Hearing Representative David Hall will be happy to help you with unemployment tax matters. They can be contacted at:
Kammy Staton David F. Hall
800-837-3200, x 57165 800-837-3200 x 51593
Kammy.staton@careworkscomp.com David.Hall@careworkscomp.com
