Logan County requires employees to use sick leave for doctor appointments under Workers' Comp. From: CORSA-broadcast [mailto:corsa-broadcast-bounces@corsa.org] On Behalf Of Allan, Mindy Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 12:40 PM To: corsa-broadcast@corsa.org Subject: [CORSA-broadcast] Workers Compensation - Medical Appointments Do you pay your employees for time off to receive medical treatment relating to a workplace injury? Licking County pays for lost time on the date of the injury but requires employees to use sick or flex time for subsequent Dr. appointments. Thank you. Mindy Allan Risk Management Coordinator Licking County Government Phone (740) 670-5146 Cell (740) 975-4892 Fax (740) 670-5152 This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain private, confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, employee or agent responsible for delivering this message, please contact the sender by reply e- mail and destroy all copies of the original e-mail message. According to Ohio Public Records Law written communications to or from agencies/staff regarding this agency are public records and may be available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail may be subject to public disclosure.

While there are provisions in the Ohio Revised Code on the payment of wage loss for periods of treatment/therapies, Mahoning County does not pay for employees to attend doctor appointments, therapy or procedures, etc. Employees are made to take accrued leave to attend these appointments or try to schedule them after work. Also, keep in mind that BWC does not dictate personnel policy. Therefore, your policy and/or collective bargaining agreement may require usage of accrued leave, however depending on the type of leave taken, may not necessarily prohibit the payment of wage loss. We have never had a formal motion filed for the payment of wage loss related to appointment attendance, and I would never recommend the County pay an employee while they are attending appointments. Cathy Jones Mahoning County Risk Manager 21 W Boardman St. Youngstown, OH 44503 Phone: 330-740-2130 Fax: 330-740-2667 cjones@mahoningcountyoh.gov <mailto:cjones@mahoningcountyoh.gov> ________________________________ From: CORSA-broadcast [mailto:corsa-broadcast-bounces@corsa.org] On Behalf Of Allan, Mindy Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 12:40 PM To: corsa-broadcast@corsa.org Subject: [CORSA-broadcast] Workers Compensation - Medical Appointments Do you pay your employees for time off to receive medical treatment relating to a workplace injury? Licking County pays for lost time on the date of the injury but requires employees to use sick or flex time for subsequent Dr. appointments. Thank you. Mindy Allan Risk Management Coordinator Licking County Government Phone (740) 670-5146 Cell (740) 975-4892 Fax (740) 670-5152

Portage County will make the injured worker whole (regarding wages) on the date of the injury. Once an employee has returned to work (TWP or full duty) subsequent medical appointments are encouraged to be scheduled around the work shift. We will not deny time off for treatment; however, the form of payroll reimbursement is at the discretion of the injured worker (sick leave, personal leave, vacation or LWOP)... Although it remains a potential option - I've not had an injured worker file for wage loss based upon attending medical appointments. Have a great weekend! Michelle Ripley, MPA, ARM-P Procurement & Contract Manager Department of Internal Services 449 S. Meridian Street, #704 Ravenna, Ohio 44266 mripley@portageco.com Office: 330-297-3370 Fax: 330-298-2056 THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY NAMED ABOVE. PORTIONS MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL AND UNDER AN EXEMPTION TO THE OHIO'S PUBLIC RECORDS LAW OR UNDER LEGAL PRIVILEGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR OR DUE TO AN UNAUTHORIZED TRANSMISSION OR INTERCEPTION, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY ME BY TELEPHONE AND PERMANENTLY DELETE ALL COPIES FROM YOUR SYSTEM WITHOUT DISCLOSING, COPYING OR TRANSMITTING THIS MESSAGE. From: CORSA-broadcast [mailto:corsa-broadcast-bounces@corsa.org] On Behalf Of Allan, Mindy Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 12:40 PM To: corsa-broadcast@corsa.org Subject: [CORSA-broadcast] Workers Compensation - Medical Appointments Do you pay your employees for time off to receive medical treatment relating to a workplace injury? Licking County pays for lost time on the date of the injury but requires employees to use sick or flex time for subsequent Dr. appointments. Thank you. Mindy Allan Risk Management Coordinator Licking County Government Phone (740) 670-5146 Cell (740) 975-4892 Fax (740) 670-5152

Seneca County requires employees to use sick leave for medical appointments under Workers' Comp. Stacy Wilson County Administrator Seneca County Board of Commissioners 111 Madison St. Tiffin, OH 44883 419-447-4550 ext 103 www.seneca-county.com From: CORSA-broadcast [mailto:corsa-broadcast-bounces@corsa.org] On Behalf Of Allan, Mindy Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 12:40 PM To: corsa-broadcast@corsa.org Subject: [CORSA-broadcast] Workers Compensation - Medical Appointments Do you pay your employees for time off to receive medical treatment relating to a workplace injury? Licking County pays for lost time on the date of the injury but requires employees to use sick or flex time for subsequent Dr. appointments. Thank you. Mindy Allan Risk Management Coordinator Licking County Government Phone (740) 670-5146 Cell (740) 975-4892 Fax (740) 670-5152