How long has it been since you purchased your PEO contract? When you made the purchase, did you shop around adequately or just take the first offer you came across? If it's been some time since you reviewed your PEO contract or got price quotes for your employee benefits packages, payroll administration,...
HVAC repair is one of the leading occupations for job-related injuries in the United States. The extreme heat and humidity of Florida’s summers can increase the already high number of injuries for A/C repair technicians. However, there are precautions you can take to keep your workers safe and your workers'...
Click the arrow in the bottom right corner to view the presentation full-screen. Tips on Preventing Workers' Compensation Claims: Construction Worker Summer Safety from Jeffrey Hecht
Workers' compensation insurance rates were on the decline for years, but beginning in 2014, rates were on the way back up. Unfortunately, this comes at a time when businesses can't easily afford the extra expense. The economy is nowhere near fully recovered, health insurance costs to employers are on the...
Workers' compensation insurance is designed to cover employers and companies in the event that employees become injured or ill due to their work activities. It covers the employee regardless of fault, meaning the illness or injury could be caused by the employer's actions, the worker's actions, or even a customer...
In August, Judge Jorge Cueto, Circuit Court Judge in Dade County, Florida, ruled that the changes to the Florida Workers’ Compensation statutes that took effect October 1, 2003, violated the Florida Constitution and the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution. Judge Cueto argued that such an "exclusive remedy" provision...
If you think managing the cost of workers’ compensation has been a struggle for your organization, just wait and see what this year is expected to bring. There have been some important updates that your business needs to know about, changes that may increase your costs for workers’ compensation claims...
According to recent sources, workers’ comp reform in Florida and New York are getting much needed attention as lawmakers are pushing for increased legislation to control costs this year. For the thousands of employers who call New York and Florida home, this is welcomed news. Workers’ compensation claims have steadily...
Paul falls at work and suffers a back injury, but just 3 weeks after going on medical leave he is spotted riding his motorcycle through town. Janice, a production manager at your company, tells an employee who slipped on a wet floor to “suck it up” and doesn’t mention this...
A PEO (professional employer organization) can offer businesses of any size a well-regulated workers’ compensation policy, creating benefits that far outweigh your own company's policy. PEO companies can help small businesses avoid workers' comp claims by administering safety programs and educating workers on risks and liabilities around the workplace. Because...
