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Notice/Advertisement Title: Amended Board of Industrial Relations Operating Procedures Including Rules and Regulations; Adopted March 16, 2026
Contact Name: Jams Odda
Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-4083
Contact Email Address: jpodda@columbus.gov
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BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
OPERATING PROCEDURES INCLUDING
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Adopted March 16, 2026
IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THESE RULES TO ESTABLISH DEFINITIONS, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR HEARINGS OF THE BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE SUBMISSION AND REVIEW OF INJURY LEAVE EXTENSIONS. THE RULES ARE ESTABLISHED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 169 OF THE COLUMBUS CITY CODES.
RULE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. ADMINISTRATION OF INJURY LEAVE. The Director of the Department of Human Resources has the power to make necessary rules, devise forms, keep records, investigate cases, and make decisions on injury leave, subject to the approval of the Board of Industrial Relations but consistent with the provisions of the City Charter, City Ordinances, City Code, and these Rules.
B. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. As provided in Chapter 169 of the Columbus City Codes, the Board of Industrial Relations is composed of the Director of Public Service or designee, the Director of Public Safety or designee, the Director of Human Resources or designee, and the City Health Commissioner or designee.
RULE 2 - DEFINITIONS.
A. INJURY: An injury is physical damage caused by an incident in the actual performance of the duties of the position.
B. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES: Actual performance of duties is an assignment which is performed during scheduled, paid work hours, under supervision, and in furtherance of the mission or service provided by the City department, division, or office. Incidents occurring during the scheduled and paid working hours may be ineligible for injury leave if the employee intentionally causes self-injury, or if the employee has separated from the employee’s employment by...
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