Work Comp Insights – The First 24 Hours
The First 24 Hours After an Injury The moment an injury occurs, it initiates a sequence of events that can last for weeks or even months. But no matter how prolonged the recovery period, the …
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Workers Comp – 2017 Compliance
WORKERS COMP: Not Complying With Exclusion Rules May Cost You IN THE last quarter of 2016 you should have received correspondence from your insurance carrier if you have claimed any owners or officers as exempt …
New X-Mod System Reduces Effect of One Large Claim
One of the biggest complaints in workers’ comp – that one large claim can skew an employer’s X-Mod – is about to finally be addressed in California. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau’s “split-point” experience …
OSHA Revises Reporting Rule for Worker Injuries
OSHA Revises Reporting Rule for Worker Injuries The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule requiring employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers …
Work Comp Insights – Establishing A Clinic Relationship
Establishing A Clinic Relationship Chances are your organization has a process for making significant purchases. But does that process include medical care for injured employees? Probably not. Without any guidance, your injured employees may seek …
Work Comp Insights – When is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Compensable?
When is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Compensable? Carefully evaluating workers’ compensation claims is crucial in helping your company save money and prevent fraud. Workers’ compensation is simply a form of insurance that offers employees medical …