by David Schek | Dec 15, 2016 | Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
Workers Comp Policy Review
With a new year starting and a new administration coming in, it’s a good time to review your workers’ comp policy to decide if you are still getting the best bang for your buck. A good place to start is with your payroll information and class codes. As a staffing firm this is especially important to determine if you’re paying the right premium. If changes lead to a premium increase, you may want to consider a new workers’ comp program.
It’s also a good idea to get feedback from employees on company procedures and policies. A better work environment will decrease stress and possible psyche-related claims. A review of safety materials and training requirements will lead to a safer a workplace and fewer accidents.
Work Comp Staffing Solutions can set you up with a workers’ comp program that meets your unique business needs.
Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.
Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
by David Schek | Dec 8, 2016 | Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
Unfamiliarity With Administrative Leave Laws Can Lead To Sticky Situations
A workers’ comp claim turns into endless litigation, if it gets intertwined with other employment laws. In some states, even though workers’ comp costs have gone down, experts say the number of employment lawsuits arising from a workers’ comp cases is increasing.
The most frequent areas of litigation are the Family Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are boning up on these laws to sue employers, whose claims handlers may unwittingly violate them while administering a comp claim.
While staffing firms wait to see how serious President-elect Trump is about amending or eliminating certain regulations, at the moment, coordination with employment laws is essential to avoid accusations of discrimination or retaliation. Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp insurance options to keep your insurance rates as low as possible.
Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.
Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
by David Schek | Dec 1, 2016 | Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
California has now joined other states that have legalized Marijuana for recreational use. Marijuana for medical purposes is nothing new. Recreational marijuana (pot) opens the door to greater use, and added pressure on insurance companies to pay for it to treat workers’ comp injuries.
Despite federal law that still makes it illegal, experts warn that staffing companies, and their workers’ comp carriers, can expect challenges, especially if doctors can argue that marijuana relieves the effects of certain injuries. This leads to other questions: How much, and how long should an insurance company pay? What about use in the workplace? If this becomes a trend, Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many work comp insurance options to help you deal with your changing needs.
Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.
Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
by David Schek | Nov 10, 2016 | Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
For the first time since 1994 workers’ comp medical severity has ticked down about 1% from 2014 to 2015, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance. NCCI provides the rate making services for 38 states.
NCCI says the decrease is likely attributable to a three percent decline in physician services. Physician services represent approximately 40% of workers’ comp costs in the 2015 accident year. While NCCI doesn’t provide any information on why the use of physician services is down, it still means the cost of claims was less for employers in 2015. If this trend continues, it bodes well for staffing firms in 2016 and beyond. It would be a good time to renegotiate premiums and perhaps consider a new workers’ comp solution that meets your needs.
Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.
Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
by David Schek | Nov 3, 2016 | Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
Work-related accidents and illnesses in the private sector were down in 2015, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, continuing a trend that began in 2002, 2012 being the exception. Despite an increase in total hours worked, non-fatal injuries declined by 48,000 to 2.9 million down from 2014.
Work places may be getting safer, which bodes well for employees and workers’ comp premiums for staffing agencies. It’s likely a combination of factors. Employees may not report work injuries to avoid dealing with the process. Employees in the country illegally might fear losing their employment if they report. Outsourcing of jobs and the gig economy may also play a role, meaning fewer employees to get injured.
If you see this trend reflected in your staffing agency, it may be time to reassess your workers’ comp solution. Work Comp Staffing Solutions can help.
Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.
Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
by David Schek | Oct 27, 2016 | Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
With the election getting ever nearer, it’s important to note that both Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton have different polices regarding workplace issues. Depending on who is elected, new laws and regulations could mean a change to your workers’ comp policy.
The GOP platform states that it will require any major new regulations be approved by Congress before taking effect. These regulations could include labor law, wage and hour issues and workplace safety issues. The Democrat platform seeks to increase the minimum wage, support collective bargaining for unions and prevent the misclassification of contract workers. Clinton supports expanding the ACA. Trump wants to replace it with something simpler. On immigration, Trump has touted his wall with Mexico, limiting of visas and more mass deportations, especially of criminals. Clinton wants to expand visas and a fast track to citizen ship for illegals already in the USA.
Regardless of the outcome, your back office requirements, including workers’ comp, could change. Work Comp Staffing Solutions can offer you the best workers’ comp solutions while saving you money.
Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.
Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
