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Companies that hire workers in New York have to protect themselves from liability. One of the many requirements the state imposes on employers is an obligation to carry workers' compensation insurance in case someone gets hurt on the job. Some companies purchase a...
Your company has always tried to be a good corporate citizen by sponsoring everything from company picnics and tournaments to local sports teams and more. What happens, however, if one of your workers is injured during some kind of recreational activity that’s loosely...
Most employers are required by law to provide employees with workers’ compensation. This ensures that workers can cover medical bills and lost wages when injured on the job. But are you, as an employer, required to provide workers’ comp benefits through your insurer...
There is no doubt that accidents and injuries happen in workplaces. It is for this reason that a vast majority of New York employers are required by law to sign up for workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. Not only is this intended to provide financial...
When your employee is injured while working, the steps you take are crucial. It's vital to obtain more information about the accident to provide the employee with workers' compensation benefits. To do this, you will need to conduct an investigation. This guide...
Perhaps you are one of the many companies that have moved toward hybrid working during the past few years. Many employees enjoy the flexibility this allows them and the time they save by not commuting every day. As an employer, you’ve probably learned a lot about...
Are you a new business owner thinking about hiring employees? If you live in New York, you will need to provide workers’ compensation coverage for your prospective employees per New York Workers’ Compensation Laws. You are probably wondering what things workers’...
New York’s workers’ compensation laws don’t require drug or alcohol testing on injured workers as part of the claims process – but, as an employer, you probably should. In fact, not taking advantage of that ability could deprive you of both valuable benefits and an...
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...
Text of 09/30/2022 WCB Bulletin
