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...
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 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...
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...
