Allergies in the workplace are a clear concern to some employers, but others presume that allergies are the sole responsibility of employees. This is not always the case. There are times when employers should be concerned as allergies can be a workers’ compensation liability. Unfortunately, the topic is never clear cut.
Your nanny steps on a piece of Lego and takes a tumble that results in a broken ankle. The hospital bills for these minor spills catch many homeowners off guard, but not nearly as much as the shock of learning that none of the cost is covered in your homeowner’s policy.
Incentivizing employees with company-sponsored trips is a great idea until someone gets hurt. If it’s a business expense, is it also a workers’ comp claim? Let’s explore…
Many clients and insurance agents contact us for a better understanding of their workers’ comp coverage. One of the most common queries is about mental health. Our latest blog covers some specifics about mental health and how workers’ comp may help people in need. Take a look!
While you might want to take a moment to look back over the past year and review your wins and losses, there are also several things you could do this month that are quick and easy (and in some cases, fun) to keep your insurance business growing. And all of these suggestions are subtle enough that nobody can accuse you of being totally work-focused during the most wonderful time of the year.
With marijuana laws evolving with each election across the country, the odds of medical marijuana being used in treating workers’ compensation injuries are rising. Read our latest article to learn about the updates and what might be coming next.
Working virtually is a huge perk and can increase employee efficiency, but how does workers’ compensation coverage work when employees are not onsite or if they work in an environment the company cannot control? We explored in our latest article.
As we move to the end of one decade and the beginning of another, let’s look at some of the trends impacting the workforce and therefore workers’ compensation coverage in 2020.
It seems everyone is wearing a fitness tracker these days. So if movement, heart rate, and other physical indicators are being tracked, logged, and reported, can they help employers with workers’ compensation claims and coverage? We explored…
Are your volunteers covered by workers’ compensation if they get injured while performing a service for your organization? Who foots the bill for a severe injury? Are you leaving yourself or your company open to legal action?