A workers’ compensation claim filed by one of your employees can cause significant harm to you and your business. You must figure out how to keep your business running smoothly while being down an employee, while worrying about the potential cost to your business...
Workers’ Compensation
Employers may be self-insured if they meet requirements
Injured workers may have a lot of grievances with their employer, especially if their claim for workers’ compensation benefits is denied. An employee may try to argue that because their employer does not carry a separate workers’ compensation insurance policy, the...
Can COVID-Related Liability Protections Shield Employers?
The coronavirus pandemic has led to radical changes in all aspects of life. While many workplaces are allowing employees to work remotely, some jobs require staff on-site with requisite COVID-driven protections such as masks and social distancing. Yet, regardless of...
Are Remote Employees Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
Working at home was once considered rare and unusual. When hearing that someone had a job but didn’t have to leave their house was often ridiculed. That type of occupation was thought to be easy and not to be taken seriously. Yet, over the past six months, workers...
What Employers Can Do to Promote the Well-Being of Employees
Employers understand that during any workday, accidents resulting in injuries can occur. Workers’ compensation claims can be costly to the most stable of enterprises enjoying vast financial resources. Proactive steps may not shield all employees from worksite dangers,...
In terms of injuries, is the employer always at fault?
There is typically a difference between a tweaked back that gets better after a few days and a serious injury sustained at work. However, pain can make someone feel miserable most of the time. Job-related back injuries can result in decreased productivity and reduced...