As a business owner, you cannot afford to waste money. One area you might not have considered as a possible source of waste is paying too much in workers’ compensation insurance contributions. While you need to have coverage, you don’t want to be paying more than you...
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A safety committee may help lower workers comp costs
Are you looking for ways to reduce your workers' compensation insurance costs? If so, you may want to consider forming a safety committee in your workplace. They can be an effective way of creating a safe and healthy working environment while helping to decrease the...
4 mistakes to avoid when an employee files a workers’ compensation claim
When your employee is injured while working, they may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The New York State (NYS) Workers' Compensation Board provides in-depth information and resources to help employers learn about their responsibilities and rights. This...
Correcting known hazards to prevent or reduce worker injury claims
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...
3 reasons you might not be responsible for a workers’ comp claim
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...
New law in New York protects employees for lawful absences
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...
How much not having workers’ comp coverage can cost a company
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...
Substance abuse in restaurants can lead to workers’ comp claims
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,...
Signs that your employee is exaggerating their injuries
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...
Signs a worker might be fabricating their injuries
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...