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’...
Jan 15, 2020 | Workers Comp Programs, Workers' Compensation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people ages 55 and older in the workforce will reach 24.9% in 2024 – up from 11.9% in 1994. Prompting this uptick in working Boomers are two factors: They can’t receive full Social Security retirement benefits...
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...
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...