Dec 2, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
Regulatory reforms and advancements in workplace safety have caused the frequency and severity of Workers’ Compensation claims to decline significantly. As injury rates drop, Workers’ Compensation costs also decrease; providing significant benefits to the employers....
Nov 18, 2019 | California, Legislation Update, Workers' Compensation
California Governor, Gavin Newsom, recently signed a new bill that makes it more difficult for companies to classify their workers as independent contractors rather than employees. This legislation is expected to change the employment status of more than a million...
Nov 4, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Many economists believe that a recession is on the horizon, and Bank of America forecasted a greater than 30% chance of a recession starting within the next year. How will the predicted economic downturn impact Workers’ Compensation claims? The rate of...
Oct 15, 2019 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has announced the first-ever Harvest Safety Week, October 14-18, to promote health and safety in the workplace and out in the fields. As feed and grain workers are working long hours during this busy time, it’s important...
Sep 4, 2019 | Cannabis, Workers' Compensation
The sale of legal cannabis is projected to reach $20 billion within three years. With 33 states passing laws to legalize medical cannabis and 11 allowing recreational marijuana, the insurance industry is beginning to take notice. California blazed trails by announcing...