Ohio § 4121.40

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4121.40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4121.40.

(A) The administrator of workers' compensation shall appoint a service director for each

service office who shall have all of the following duties: (1) Provide each claimant and employer fair, impartial, and equal treatment; (2) Recommend any needed improvements for changes in staff size and accessibility to

service offices; (3) Recommend to the administrator appropriate action concerning any allegations of misconduct,

abuse of authority, or fraud committed in his service office; (4) Ensure that all current bureau rules and operating procedures are carried out by

all employees under his direction; (5) Assist claimants and employers who contact the service office for information or

assistance with respect to claims processing and coverage. (B) The administrator shall assign to each service office an adequate number of investigators

and field auditors. Service directors shall make investigators available to district hearing officers

as needed. In addition to other duties the administrator may assign to investigators, they shall,

at the service directors' direction, investigate alleged instances of persons receiving

compensation pursuant to section 4123.58 of the Revised Code and engaging in remunerative employment that is incompatible with the terms of that

section.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4121.40

What does Ohio Revised Code § 4121.40 cover?

Section 4121.40 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Ohio § 4121.40?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 4121.40 apply to my situation?

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