Uncategorized Coronavirus, Workers’ Compensation and legislative updates 16 Jun 202013 Jun 2020 Like everything else the pandemic touches, the regulatory and legislative actions related to COVID-19 are a work in progress and continue to evolve. Workers' Compensation Presumptive coverage Governors and state…
Uncategorized Ten commandments for a workers’ comp audit 27 Feb 202015 Feb 2020 While an IRS audit strikes fear in the hearts of business owners, a Workers' Compensation premium audit is considered routine. Yet, there is a very good chance that it can…
Uncategorized Important information on the classification of independent contractors vs. employees 1 Jul 201926 Jun 2019 Department of Labor opinion letter Issued April 29, the opinion letter addresses whether a service provider for a virtual marketplace company is an employee of the company or an independent contractor under…
Uncategorized Things you should know 6 Sep 201815 Aug 2018 Utility sector workers at higher risk of serious injuries: Study Employees in the utility sector are at higher risk for serious injuries and fatalities than workers in other industries such…
Uncategorized OSHA update: Silica 22 Aug 201815 Aug 2018 The respirable crystalline silica in general industry and maritime standard went into effect June 23, 2018. Its provisions establish a new 8-hour time-weighted average permissible exposure limit, action level and…
Uncategorized Things you should know 25 May 20186 May 2018 New disability claim procedures effective April 1 The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) new procedures for processing disability claims took effect April 1. Employer-sponsored plans that deal with disability claims…
Uncategorized Three compelling reasons why you should prepare a workers’ comp premium audit package 27 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 A premium audit happens every year, so some employers view it as routine and assume it will be correct, others take it lightly and may miss filing deadlines, but it…
