Jul 7, 2020 | Weather Conditions, Workers Comp Programs, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
Each year, thousands of workers experience injury and illness caused by high temperatures and sun exposure. While some cases are minor, heat rashes and strokes can represent a major health risk for outdoor workers. Agents should advise their clients to seriously...
Jun 22, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
On July 1, 2020, the workers comp and payroll obligations of California Assembly Bill 5 (CA AB 5) will come into effect. Here’s what you need to know: 1- What is AB 5 and what is its purpose? AB 5 was signed into law by the CA governor in September 2019 and goes...
May 26, 2020 | Workers Comp Programs, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
According to a 2018 report from Liberty Mutual, businesses pay billions in direct costs every year due to workplace injuries. When it comes to safety compliance, your team follows your lead. As a leader, you must stress safety in words and action. An effective...
May 7, 2020 | Workers Comp Programs, Workers' Compensation
The transportation industry is seeing an increased number of companies leasing their vehicles to owner-operators for expense savings. However, owner-operators create an inherent risk for these companies because their injuries and accidents are not covered by Workers’...
Apr 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Workers' Compensation
The White House is increasing pressure on insurance carriers to reevaluate what is considered a “covered loss” during the COVID-19 pandemic. How a Workers’ Compensation carrier will take coverage definitions and respond to a COVID-19 claim is changing so quickly that...
