by David Schek | Oct 26, 2017 | News, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
Employers beware. Those Halloween costumes, haunted houses, and themed Halloween workplaces can be work accidents waiting to happen. To be liable, the injury must have occurred on an employer’s premises and contain a degree of employer sponsorship.
Case in point: an accounting firm set up a stock room Halloween maze. A temp worker was running from a chainsaw wielding masked killer, ran into a wall and broke her nose. In another instance, an employee was sitting on a stool doing some work when a colleague in a mask jumped up and scared her causing her to fall and fracture a rib. There is also the inevitable trip and fall on a costume that’s too big, or the sudden illness from Halloween goodies left in the break room.
Employers also need to be aware of the most recent concerns about certain costumes that may be considered “inappropriate.” These costumes may constitute harassment or encourage stereotypes, which could make employees feel uncomfortable. In extreme situations, this could cause trauma that leads to a workers’ comp claim.
As innocent as it may seem, some of these hijinks can lead to serious injury and increased workers’ comp costs. Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions 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 | Oct 12, 2017 | News, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
Some staffing companies compare a work comp audit from the State Fund like going to the dentist for a check-up, and walking out of the office 12 hours later feeling like they just had a root canal.
Work Comp Staffing Solutions has all options of workers’ compensation programs available for quoting, for new and small staffing companies, who do not want to be distracted by the lingering pain of a root canal aka “work comp audit.” An Employer of Record (EOR) or Professional Employer Organization (PEO) program is often the best option. These 2 options are “pay as you go plans,” and have no audit requirements.
Please feel free to contact Work Comp Staffing Solutions for an analysis of your current workers’ compensation program, and let’s see if we can reduce or eliminate future visits from your “friendly” neighborhood work comp auditors.
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 | Sep 28, 2017 | News, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Pamela P. in Ca.- uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record and Payroll Funding Solution for her traveling nurse business.
“working with David was great. Very responsive and knows the staffing industry inside and out.”
- Mike B. in Ga. uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Ga. State Fund Solution for his light industrial staffing business.
“We are a start up, but David worked closely with us to get a State fund and G/L policy.”
- Fred A. in IL. uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Professional Employer Organization Solution
“Thanks David for your PEO solution. They have great service and luckily they serve IL, which is a tough state for staffing cos comp.”
- Patrick L. in MD uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record Solution for his Light industrial staffing firm.
“Work Comp Staffing Solutions found me a non-state fund comp program that did not require any upfront premium, and this really helped my cash flow. Now my light and heavy industrial business is on better financial footing.”
And here are a few more clients that signed up with a Work Comp Staffing Solutions work comp solution this summer:
- Brandon M. in Ca.- uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions solution that will allow his new Ca. IT staffing company to staff throughout the US.
- Melanie H. in MO- uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record Solution that specializes in healthcare.
- Stephen’s W. in NJ. new staffing co uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record Solution that focuses on community care centers.
- Gerald S. uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record Solution for his 10 state staffing business– he was using Everest for the last 5 years but switched for better rates and service.
- AJ- Work Comp Staffing Solutions secured State fund policies so his new staffing co can staff cell tower maintenance personnel in multiple states.
Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions to keep your insurance rates as low as possible. Watch for many more updates about new Work Comp Staffing Solutions clients this fall.
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 | Sep 21, 2017 | News, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the number of workplace injuries provided by employers is “grossly” underreported, according to the most recent data. The numbers reported as of 2015 were 3 million injuries, which the BLS says is way too low. Until new data presents itself, there is no way to know if it’s improving.
As to why, BLS says some employees opt not to go through the workers’ comp system, opting to go through the health care system where they can’t be turned away. Others fear intimidation or discipline if they report.
One big incentive for staffing firms and other employers to discourage employees from going through the workers’ comp system is to keep workers’ comp rates low. Fewer injuries means a lower X-Mod and lower premiums. BLS says it’s cracking down by sitting down with employers and going over their work injury data directly. This year it’s going to start interviewing employees directly.
Staffing firms should encourage employees to report all injuries and accurately report the data, as it is not uncommon for unscrupulous firms to engage in premium fraud. Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions 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 | Sep 14, 2017 | News, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute found that out of 25 states in 2016, 55% to 85% of injured workers who missed more than seven days of work were prescribed an opioid prescription for pain.
The more frequent prescriptions are given out, the more likely an injured worker will get hooked and unable to return to work. Even when a claim has been settled, an injured worker may still be receiving painkillers. Some states are cracking down on this problem by passing laws and leading programs to wean injured workers off opioids. Employers, including staffing companies, should be aware of these efforts.
In Massachusetts, a volunteer program is expediting medication hearings to settle disputes quickly, and guide workers toward alternatives to deal with pain. Kentucky passed a law this summer, regulating pain clinics, and set standards for dispensing and prescribing opioids. The result has already borne fruit for workers’ comp patients, according to recent data. The proportion of Kentucky workers with pain medications who received opioids in the first 12 months after injury decreased from 54% before the new law to 44% post legislation.
The quicker injured workers are off painkillers, they’ll be healthier and back to work faster. That means lower workers’ comp costs for employers. Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions 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 | Sep 7, 2017 | Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Staffing Company, Workers Comp, Workers' Compensation Insurance
1. Pamela P. in Ca.- uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record and Payroll Funding Solution for her travelling nurse business.
“working with David was great. Very responsive and knows the staffing industry inside and out.”
2. Mike B. in Ga. uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Ga. State Fund Solution for his light industrial staffing business.
“We are a start up, but David worked closely with us to get a State fund and G/L policy.”
3. Fred A. in IL. uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Professional Employer Organization Solution
“Thanks David for your PEO solution. They have great service and luckily they serve IL, which is a tough state for staffing cos comp.”
4. Patrick L. in MD uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record Solution for his Light industrial staffing firm.
“Work Comp Staffing Solutions found me a non-state fund comp program that did not require any upfront premium, and this really helped my cash flow. Now my light and heavy industrial business is on better financial footing.”
And here are a few more clients that signed up with a Work Comp Staffing Solutions work comp solution this summer:
5. Brandon M. in Ca.- uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions solution that will allow his new Ca. IT staffing company to staff throughout the US.
6. Melanie H. in MO- uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record Solution that specializes in healthcare.
7. Stephen’s W. in NJ. new staffing co uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record Solution that focuses on community care centers.
8. Gerald S. uses a Work Comp Staffing Solutions Employer of Record Solution for his 10 state staffing business– he was using Everest for the last 5 years but switched for better rates and service.
9. AJ- Work Comp Staffing Solutions secured State fund policies so his new staffing co can staff cell tower maintenance personnel in multiple states.
Work Comp Staffing Solutions has many workers’ comp and general insurance solutions to keep your insurance rates as low as possible.Watch for many more updates about new Work Comp Staffing Solutions clients this fall.
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
