Ohio Administrative Code Title 4121 - Industrial Commission
Ohio Administrative Code – Title 4121: Industrial Commission
Title 4121 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) contains the rules adopted by the Ohio Industrial Commission (IC), which administers hearings related to workers’ compensation claims and disputes in the state of Ohio.
📌 Purpose of Title 4121
The rules in this title govern how the Industrial Commission:
Conducts hearings for disputed workers’ compensation claims,
Manages claims appeals and adjudication procedures,
Regulates internal operations of the Commission, and
Coordinates with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC).
🔹 Key Areas Covered in Title 4121
Here are examples of important rule chapters typically found in Title 4121:
4121-1: Organization and Operation
Structure and responsibilities of the Industrial Commission
Hearing officer roles and authority
4121-2: Rules of Procedure
Procedures for scheduling and conducting hearings
Continuances, subpoenas, and evidence submission
4121-3: Adjudication and Appeals
Process for appealing BWC decisions to the IC
Reconsideration and modification of IC orders
4121-7: Hearing Procedures
Docketing and hearing timelines
Hearing formats (in-person, telephonic, etc.)
4121-15: Ethics and Conduct
Rules of professional conduct for Industrial Commission employees and officers
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