Monthly Archives: September 2011

Workers Compensation Audits – How to Prepare

What’s the number one mistake employers make on workers compensation audits? Not being prepared! If you have a workers comp policy, the audit is going to happen. It just does. Whether or not you want it, it’s coming. We receive many … Continue reading

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Work Comp Carrier Charges Contractor For Visit To Hairdresser!

It’s just not fair! Can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say that about a workers compensation audit problem. Sometimes they’re right…sometimes they’re wrong…and sometimes the truth lies in between! We were recently contacted by a contractor who … Continue reading

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A Simple Audit Error Costs Employer $2,000!

We recently assisted a small employer who contacted us with a workers compensation audit problem. He operates a small, family run auto repair garage and has had his workers compensation insurance with the same insurance company for several years. His business … Continue reading

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When A General Contractor Requires A Subcontractor To Carry Workers Compensation

Here’s a confusing issue. In most states sole proprietors are excluded from workers compensation coverage by statute, not in all, but in most states. The issue comes when a small individual contractor with no employees who is a sole proprietor … Continue reading

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