SB 176 prevents undocumented immigrants from receiving Ohio worker’s compensation benefits or damages for workplace-related illness or injury. Undocumented immigrants may bring a civil claim in court for their injuries if they can prove that their employer was aware of their undocumented status. This bill also eliminates undocumented workers from the definition of “employee” in … Continue reading SB 176 – Prohibit Workers’ Compensation for Undocumented Immigrants (2013-2014)