Part of the national discussion surrounding workers’ comp is the number of states allowing employers to “opt out” of the state’s workers’ comp system. A court recently declared Oklahoma’s opt out unconstitutional, citing disparate treatment of injured workers. While this option provides employers with more flexibility, the rates are very low. Another opt-out state is Texas, a huge market where the low rates attract many employers. As a result, small employers including staffing firms, don’t have the incentive to purchase the comprehensive coverage that meets their unique needs.
The Oklahoma case may portend the demise of this option. Nonetheless, with myriad class codes and varying risks, staffing firms need programs, such as professional employer organizations to provide them with more than just the minimum coverage. Work Comp Staffing Solutions can help introduce you to the best PEO’s and work comp specialists.
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