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Learn how immediate claims reporting will help you save on workers compensation insurance. If an employee gets sick or is injured on the job, then you know that you must file a claim with your workers compensation insurance.  However, did you know that the turnaround time between an employee accident and the filing of yourRead more

Learn how you can make your workplace safer. Workplace injuries and illnesses can take a toll on your business.  Not only will these issues affect your productivity, but they will also lead to increased workers compensation insurance costs.  This is why it’s so important for business owners to take steps to improve the safety ofRead more

Here are the definitions of some of the most common workers comp insurance acronyms. Every industry has its own language, and the world of workers compensation insurance is no exception.  Unfortunately, business owners who have limited knowledge about commercial insurance are often tripped up by unfamiliar insurance jargon and abbreviations.  To help you make senseRead more

Report these changes to ensure that you are not hit with unexpected workers comp rate increases. At the end of your workers compensation insurance policy term, your insurance provider will conduct a final premium audit.  During this audit, your insurer will review the policy’s named insureds, payroll information, job classifications, and so on.  At theRead more

Who will compensate an in-home caregiver if they are injured? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those in the healthcare industry face considerable risk for workplace injury.  The risk for injury makes sense as healthcare professionals, such as nurses and in-home caregivers, are tasked with repetitive physical activity and are regularly exposed to illness,Read more

How you can find a good interpreter for workers comp claims. Due to the changing demographics in the American workforce, it’s very likely that you have employees who do not speak fluent English on your payroll.   Should one of these employees injure themselves while at work, you will need to secure a translator’s service toRead more

How you can uncover fraudulent workers comp claims. While most employees are honest and want to recover quickly after a work injury, there are others who are repeat workers compensation claim offenders.  Dealing with these employees can be extremely time-consuming and can cost your business a considerable amount of money.  Don’t let these bad employeesRead more

Don’t overspend on your workers compensation insurance. If you run a temporary staffing agency, then managing your workers comp coverage can be difficult.  Because the number and types of employees working for you are constantly changing, securing comprehensive coverage that you can actually afford seems nearly impossible.  Fortunately, there are some things that you canRead more