Most employers are always interested in finding ways to lower their operational costs without compromising worker safety. As you may know, workers’ compensation insurance is one of the most expensive components of running a successful business. Since workers’ comp is...
If an employee comes to your with a workers’ compensation claim, you should always take it seriously. Failing to do so could result in problems for you. Yet you also need to be aware that not everyone is honest. Some may try to get you to file a workers' compensation...
As a responsible employer, you want to provide your workers with all the protections the law decrees. Yet, you also know that some people are willing to take advantage of good-natured employers and claim compensation not due to them. So how can you protect your...
Employees often get stuck between a rock and hard place when it comes to taking a leave of absence. Some employers access “points” for this time off. If an employee gets too many points over too short a period of time, they can lose their jobs. Well, a new law in New...
New York state law requires that almost all businesses with workers carry workers' compensation insurance coverage. Employers typically have to buy a policy, although some businesses have the option of self-insuring if they have been operating for long enough and have...
A restaurant job can be the starting point for someone's career, or an individual may continue working in fast-paced kitchen environments because of the competitive wages possible. It is common for stress to affect the mental health of those working in restaurants,...
When you misclassify an employee as an independent contractor, you may open up your business to certain legal penalties. It is a position many business owners knowingly or unknowingly find themselves in, and the outcome can be costly. Ignorance is no defense in such...
As a conscientious employee, the safety of your workers is your top priority. You do your best to keep up with health and safety laws and protect your team from injuries. Unfortunately, a worker has come forward and claimed that they were injured on the job. It seems...
As an employer, you take every possible precaution to ensure that your workers are safe. In fact, this is your number one priority. Sadly, despite your best efforts, accidents can happen. That’s why you’re prepared in terms of insurance and first aid procedures. Most...
Carrying workers' compensation insurance helps protect a small or medium-sized business from the potentially devastating expenses of a worker's injury. However, large claims against the policy your business carries could increase your operating expenses. Whether you...
