Can I Opt Out of Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Employers know that they need to take precautions to make sure their business is adequately protected. Employers need to carry a variety of types of insurance, ranging from fire insurance…
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Medical Fraud and Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation exists to make sure that employees receive the appropriate compensation and medical care in the event they sustain a work-related injury. In the vast majority of cases, workers’…
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Third-Party Claims
California’s workers’ compensation system is a “no-fault” system. This means that in order to recover wages and medical costs under a workers’ compensation claim, an employee is not required to prove…
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Repetitive Motion Injuries – What Is My Business Liable For?
There are a wide variety of injuries that can occur in a workplace. An employee can fall off scaffolding, get in a car accident while driving to deliver a shipment,…
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Beware of Incorrect Worker Classification
Employers know that there are many administrative responsibilities they must give special attention to. This includes such issues as paying taxes, making sure you comply with any local ordinances, and…
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Why Do We Have Workers’ Compensation?
Conscientious employers take many measures to make sure that their employees are safe in the workplace. Providing training, keeping equipment in good repair, and forming safety committees are just a…
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Origin and Purpose of Workers’ Compensation
The majority of employers take many measures to help make sure their employees are as safe as possible at work. Employers may decide to provide extra safety training, purchase and…
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Occupational Diseases
Workers’ compensation is designed to provide financial support and relief to employees who sustain work-related injuries. When most people think of workers’ compensation, they think of broken arms, concussions, slip…
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Who Chooses the Doctor?
The workers’ compensation system provides important rights and responsibilities for both employees and employers. Employees can rest easy knowing that they can receive benefits and medical care costs if they…
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Handymen, Nannies, Small Businesses, and Workers’ Compensation
Millions of Americans run their own small businesses. Whether that business is the primary source of income for the family or just a side job to help provide supplemental income,…
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Corporations and Workers’ Compensation
Small businesses form the backbone of the American economy. Millions of people every year start their own business. When forming a business, a founder has a wide variety of choices…
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When Is Self-Insurance Allowed
Workers’ compensation is an important part of our legal system. It provides support and financial assistance for injured employees. It also provides immunity from additional tort lawsuits to the employer,…
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