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New California independent contractor test assumes workers are employees
The "ABC test," adopted by the state's supreme court April 30, permits workers to be classified as contractors only if all prongs of the test are satisfied.
Do you need Workers’ Comp for telecommuting employees?
A changing workplace means new coverage considerations for employers.
Why the buffet of employee benefits has exploded over the past 20 years
What's in -- and out -- when it comes to employee perks
Agencies Aren't Sure How Much They Are Saving By Letting Employees Telework
Data would inform better telework policy making, report finds.
How Contractor Workerman’s Comp Protects Business Owners
Independent Contractors are a unique culture because they are effectively straddling the line between self-employed and small business owner. Contractors contribute significantly to the alacrity of the economy. However, contractors tend to have quite som
6 Tips to Help You Avoid Employee Lawsuits
As a small business, you may think employment law doesn't really apply to you, but you'd be wrong.
Does Workers' Comp Cover Volunteers?
Workers’ compensation is for paid workers who contribute to the fund, so what happens when a volunteer gets hurt on the job-not-job? Who will pay for injury? We can’t all devote our lives to public service, which is why many...
Basic Facts About Workers' Compensation Insurance
All states have enacted laws to protect workers from injuries on the job. Use these resources and tips to learn more about workers' compensation insurance.
Can I Get Workers' Comp for Anxiety and Emotional Distress?
You're stressed out and you can't deal with your job. In fact, it's the job that's causing your anxiety and emotional distress, or so you and your psychiatrist believe. You just cannot deal anymore. Does that mean you can...
Investing in Employee Tuition Benefits Yields Significant Financial Payback
Investing in college tuition as an employee benefit helps companies attract and retain top talent, shows a new study of Cigna Corporation.
Are You an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
A question that often arises in workers comp cases is whether the injured worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
Do not blow off employee benefits season; it could make you sick
Pay close attention to your benefits selections for next year. Your costs may be rising, and your coverage may be changing.
5 things you don't know about your employee benefits
You need to be an active decision-maker and user when it comes to getting the most from your healthcare and employee benefits.
Can an Independent Contractor Sue for Wrongful Termination?
Are you an independent contractor who was suddenly let go by an employer Can you sue for wrongful termination as an independent contractor?
Can Independent Contractors Get Workers' Comp?
Workers’ compensation is the insurance system set up to provide benefits to employees injured on the job. But does workers’ compensation also provide coverage for independent contractors? Generally, independent contractors are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. But independent contractors...
What is an Independent Medical Examination? Do I have to attend?
The first thing you should know is that the doctor performing the exam is paid by the insurance company. This means that the insurance company and the employer are looking for reasons to discontinue your workers’ compensation benefits in whole or part. There is no doctor-patient relationship established, which means nothing is confidential. The sole …
How can independent physicians survive the new health care climate?
Life is tough for physicians in solo and small group practice.
Self-funded Health Benefits for Large Construction Contractors
Providing self-funded health benefits to a hourly and geographically dispersed workforce requires a unique approach that integrates enrollment, ongoing eligibility management, premium collection and compliance. Self-funding has many positives, such as reducing...
Workers’ Compensation Basics: What is a Workers’ Compensation Accident?
This blog post is the third in a series that examines the basics of workers’ compensation. To be a covered workers’ compensation claim, an employee’s personal injury must be caused by an accident o…
