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Watch out for fraudulent workers’ compensation claims

On Behalf of Stockton, Barker & Mead, LLP | Aug 15, 2022 | Fraud

Business owners in New York are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Should an employee be injured on the job, they can file a claim. Unfortunately, there are some people who like to take advantage of this and will file a fraudulent...

Do you need workers’ compensation for independent contractors?

On Behalf of Stockton, Barker & Mead, LLP | Aug 5, 2022 | Workers' Compensation Defense

As a business owner, one thing you should know if you need (or not) is workers’ compensation. If you intend to hire employees, it’s often necessary to carry workers’ compensation unless you’re going to self-insure. Workers’ compensation is costly, but you need to have...