4123-15-07. Representatives' responsibility relative to employees' code of ethics

Representatives of claimants and employers as well as their employees and agents shall conduct their business with the employees of the bureau of workers' compensation, and the industrial commission in accordance with the highest moral principles and are expected to support the "Code of Ethics of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the Industrial Commission of Ohio" by conduct that will not tempt employees of the bureau and commission to violate that code but will encourage them to fully observe it. Employees of the bureau and commission shall report to their immediate superior any activity which is, or appears to be, in violation of this rule, for further action by the administrator or by the industrial commission, as the case may be.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 12/2/2020 and 12/01/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4121.12, 4121.121
Rule Amplifies: 4121.122
Prior Effective Dates: 01/01/1978, 08/15/2007, 01/01/2014

Prior History: (Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 03/23/2017 and 06/01/2020
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4121.12, 4121.121
Rule Amplifies: 4121.122
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/78, 8/15/07, 1/1/14)