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...
As an employer, you have an obligation to provide certain forms of support and protection for your workers. Their employment status determines which obligations your company has. Workers' compensation coverage helps ensure that your employees won't lose their home or...
Text of 09/30/2022 WCB Bulletin
Text of 09/30/2022 WCB Bulletin
When a claim for benefits is controverted in whole or in part and the matter is not resolved through the Board’s Conciliation Process, the Workers' Compensation Board schedules a hearing. Then a Workers' Compensation Law Judge will issue a Decision. Following the...
Pursuant to Subject No. 046-237R, and beginning in October 2022, the Board will only accept video evidence on a USB flash drive. DVD discs will no longer be accepted. Video evidence must also be formatted to play in either: (1) Windows Media Player (WMV) or (2) VLC...
