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...
Jul 8, 2019 | Workplace Safety
Did you know that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) cost employers $15 to $20 billion annually in Workers’ Compensation costs? While that is a huge price tag, The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates it is only a fraction of the injury cost. They...
Jun 3, 2019 | Weather Conditions, Workers Comp Programs, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Safety
Summertime means vacation and fun for many Americans. However, the risk of heat-related illnesses for outdoor workers increases significantly as the weather gets hotter and more humid. Construction workers, landscapers, agricultural workers, and baggage handlers...
Mar 21, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
We’ve all heard stories about someone faking a workplace injury in the hopes of profiting from a Workers’ Comp pay-out. But what happens when doctors, medical service providers, attorneys, and other professionals conspire to scam the Workers’ Comp system for millions...
Feb 4, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
There has been a steady decline in Workers’ Compensation rates since the beginning of 2015, which is attributable to the overall market softening. However, we are starting to see profit margin compression. Medical loss cost severity is rising, benefits from prior...