Workers comp refers to workers compensation, a part of business finances when a worker claims they were injured during work and would like to be reimbursed for medical treatment and procedures, as well as lost time of work.

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Requiring Sunscreen as PPE

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The dog days of July and August have come. And with those months come extreme heat, humidity, and higher risks of staying in the sun. Injuries and illnesses related to heat are real and affected millions of workers a year. Sunstroke, severe…

Hand Sanitizers Risks in the Workplace

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Hand Sanitizer Problems According to a recent event that occurred on a construction site, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America has announced to be extra cautious with brand-name liquid hand-sanitizers at the workplace. Many of…
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Who Is Exempt From Workers Compensation Coverage?

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The New York workers' compensation insurance law requires the majority of employers to have appropriate workers comp insurance coverage in place. However, there are three key exemptions. Sole Ownership If you run your business alone and don’t…
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Healthcare Safe Patient Handling

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Healthcare employees are a prime target for on-site injury. The main reason is their job consists of manual labor that usually deals with people. Activities such as lifting/handling human patients are common in the workplace for healthcare employees.…
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When An Employee Refuses Medical Injury Treatment For Potential Workers Compensation Claim

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Is your employee refusing medical injury treatment for a potential worker compensation claim? Based on the geographic location of your business, many state workers’ compensation statutes limit and mandate certain employer actions when a worker…
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Home Health Care Agencies Enjoy Lowest Workers Comp Rates For 2019 to 2020 Term In NY

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If you own home health care agencies in NY State the loss cost assigned by the  NY Workers Compensation Rating Board governing the predominate labor class codes for Home Health Care Agencies have decreased by approximately 43% since 2017 for…
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Long Term Safety Solutions: How New Equipment Can Boost Profit for a Company

There have been some recent trends in new pieces of personal protective equipment, or PPE. For example, equipment is becoming more personalized and comfortable. New respiratory devices are being produced that allow users to have facial hair,…
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Determining the Best Way to Alleviate Risk Surrounding Repair Work

Too much of a good thing is a very real thing when dealing with insurance. Sometimes less is better when dealing with repair work coverage. What makes it even worse, is that a lot of people struggle to understand the complexities of endorsements.Seen…
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New Sexual Harassment LawsPassed: Great for Employees, but What does it Mean for Employers?

Recently, a new bill was passed that will revolutionize sexual harassment laws in the state of New York. When it comes to sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, a few main changes have been made. First, there is a lower threshold…