by David Schek | Jan 13, 2015 | Manufacturers, Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
The good news is that manufacturers will continue to make use of temporary employees, until it makes economic sense to hire full time. As a result, staffing agencies will face increasing scrutiny from OSHA. You can expect state agencies to follow suit. There have been several recent accounts of temporary workers suffering grievous injuries on the job and having their comp rates sky rocket. One such incident included a temporary employee who had been on the job a mere 12 days when his arm was crushed in a packaging machine at a plastic bottle manufacturer. The result was a permanent disability.
In this case OSHA cited and fined the client employer, but an inspection of the staffing agency did not result in any citations. (But you can bet their work comp rates dramatically increased) You cannot be complacent regarding your obligations to provide qualified personnel or meet all the requirements for workers’ compensation and safety reporting. Back office administration requirements will fall heaviest on smaller firms as the demand for temporary workers increases.
It would be a good time to weigh your coverage options, in terms of who can provide the best service, depending on volume of employees and class codes. A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) may be your best option if your back office needs more experience and lower rates than your current carrier can provide.
Please call us for a FREE workers’ compensation quote at 202-302-1212. Or visit us as www.StaffingCompSolutions.com
Al the best
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
25 Years Experience Finding Workers Compensation Solutions for Small and Medium Size Staffing Companies.
by David Schek | Jan 6, 2015 | Staffing Company, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
A Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) is a financial agreement that allocates a portion of a workers’ compensation settlement to pay for future medical services related to the workers’ compensation injury, illness, or disease. Once these funds run out only then will Medicare pay for treatment related to the workers’ compensation costs.
How does this affect staffing companies? Because all parties have responsibilities under the MSP, and in many states staffing agencies share joint responsibility with client employers. This can be a complicated process, especially if there is extensive on-going medical care including medication. As long as temporary staffing continues to grow in certain industries and people stay in the workforce longer, these settlements will grow. The influx of immigrant employees may also mean more settlements.
It’s important for staffing agencies to work with carriers and their Professional Employer Organization (PEO’s) to put together detailed and carefully crafted settlements that will pass muster with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. New legislation may make the process easier, but they will be changes nonetheless. Staffing companies should get up to speed on their obligations and responsibilities this year.
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Happy New Year- Let’s make it a safe one.
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
by David Schek | Dec 16, 2014 | Staffing Company
Being an employer in California (and many other states) means being a full time CEO, safety expert, and HR administrator. Every year the Ca Legislature passes myriad laws that, despite their good intentions (in most cases), create volumes of new regulations that employers much learn.
Every year employer organizations and labor groups go head to head over what’s in the best interests of employers and employees, especially regarding worker safety, wages/hours, workers’ compensation, discrimination and sick leave. 2015 is no exception. Here is comprehensive list from the Chamber of Commerce on what employers can expect next year. – http://www.workerscompensation.com/compnewsnetwork/news/20175-calchamber-releases-list-of-new-employment-laws-affecting-businesses-in-2015.html
While there are few that pertain specifically to staffing, staffing companies would be well advised, as would most employers, to make use of third parties such as professional employer organizations, to not only keep track of new regulations, but make sure they’re being properly implemented.
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
ASA Exhibitor 2014 Conference
ASA Staffing PAC Contributor
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by David Schek | Dec 9, 2014 | News, Staffing Company, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
During this holiday Season, the increased use of temporary employees to meet peak demand by many of your clients, may result in higher than normal workers compensation accidents for your staffing company.
Below is a link to a short article suggesting some good, common sense steps you can take to minimize workers compensation accidents at your client’s sites this holiday season.
— http://www.workcompwire.com/2014/12/guest-post-woody-hill-tis-the-season-for-workplace-safety/
There are 2 key points that this author makes. The first is that training, which is important throughout the year, is even more critical this holiday season since you are probably dealing with many new and relatively less trained employees. The second tip is to make sure these less experienced temporary employees are familiar with the surroundings and potential hazards in their new work place.
Please let me know if you would like to start the New Year with a workers compensation quote that can save you money and increase your profits in 2015. Feel free to contact me at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com and visit us at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com
All the best and happy holidays.
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
ASA Exhibitor 2014 Conference
ASA Staffing PAC Contributor
StaffingCompSolutions.com—- Workers Compensation Specialists and Staffing Business Consultants For Over 25 Years.
by David Schek | Dec 2, 2014 | News, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
This is important news for staffing companies who have been forced to use their State Funds because they have been unable to qualify for less expensive private insurance programs. This may mean that rates are coming down longer term for those staffing companies that are have very good loss histories. Also private insurers may be more willing to take on greater risks; resulting in more staffing companies exiting the State Funds. (see link below for details)
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http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20141110/NEWS08/141119984
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This could be a perfect time to evaluate your workers compensating policy if you are in the State Fund and let Work Comp Staffing Solutions review the work comp market with you to see if you qualify for a better workers compensation insurance program.
Please feel free to reach out to Work Comp Staffing Solutions at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com or contact us at 202-302-1212
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
ASA Exhibitor 2014 Conference Booth 1123
California Staffing Association Member
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