Workers’ Compensation Insurance is required by law in almost every state. Workers’ comp laws are designed to ensure that employers pay for some part of the cost of injuries—or in some cases, of occupational diseases or even death—received by employees in the course of their work. To lear...
How State Laws Differ for Workers Comp? While many state insurance directors communicate with other insurance departments and model their insurance regulations in a similar fashion, the biggest differences often come down to when and how the rules apply to a business. Some of the most common diffe...
Workers' comp, among a few other types of insurance, is regulated at the state level. Each state has its own set ofworkers' comp lawsthat regulate and govern it, with certain regulations depending on the type and size of the business. If you're a sole proprietor or partnership, some sta...
Gain Workers Comp Expertise with IRMI Workers compensation laws exist in most states to ensure that injured employees receive proper medical care and a portion of lost wages. Most employers are required to carry workers compensation insurance, but states have different criteria as to acceptable ...
The article examines the decision of the Oregon Court of Appeals which rebuffed an employer's attempt to use worker's compensation insurance as a shield from liability for work-related negligence and assault claims. In the Olsen versus Deschutes County, three employers sued Deschutes County for ...
sometimes referred to as workman's comp or workers comp, helps protect both employees and employers if someone is injured on the job or develops a work-related illness. Examples of workplace injuries that could be covered by workers comp insurance include injuries from lifting heavy objects, ...
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Even in industries that are fairly safe, small business owners would be mistaken to think workers’ compensation insurance isn’t required. Businesses that fail to carry compulsory workers’ compensation insurance can face severe fines, a heavy lawsuit,
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Even if you are a part-time employee, you are not yet a legal adult, or you are working without proper authorization, in this state, you have the right to workers’ comp insurance when you are injured on the job.You can click here to learn more about the eligibility guidelines. ...