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New Bill To Broaden Workplace Harassment Puts Business At Greater Risk

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N.Y. State lawmakers are working towards stricter standards on workplace harassment. Under today’s guidelines, judges have determined “pulling a bra strap” or “suggesting a woman gets breast implants” doesn’t qualify as workplace…
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Commercial Insurance 101: An Introduction to Insurance

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Commercial Insurance is one of those things that every company has but not every company understands. In some cases, a person is chosen to be put in charge of the insurance buying process and this person is usually an HR person who has a very…
How to Spot False Workers Compensation Claims

How to Spot False Workers Compensation Claims

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You're probably looking online for an answer on "How to Spot Workers Compensation Claims". Well, it's probably the most often repeated refrain when we speak to folks whose companies are suffering under the high cost of employee injuries. They…
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The True Cost of Your HR Practices

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  Employees are the principal foundation of all companies. It is important to realize that there are many different types of employees and the ones you choose to hire will significantly impact how well your business is run. In other words,…
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First Responder Risk Management Basics

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Here are some basics as it relates to first responder drivers. Although we know much of this instinctually. Formalizing some basic risk management techniques for those who drive an ambulance or ambulette can help low your insurance costs. Further…
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Signs of a False Workers Compensation Claim

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A false workers compensation claim is more common than you might think.  The sooner you call the sooner we can help you work through it. The workers’ compensation insurance system is a no-fault method, paying workers for medical expenses…
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The Importance of a Return To Work Evaluation Form

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What is a return to work evaluation form? Employers can provide their employees a return to work evaluation form to give to their physician when the employee suffers a work-related injury. The form can facilitate communication between the…
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Why Job Descriptions Save Money On Workers Compensation Insurance

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"Do I really need to write job descriptions?" We are asked this question constantly when we are setting up a workers compensation cost containment program. We say absolutely if you want to distinguish yourself AND save big bucks when you purchase…
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Drive Other Car Coverage Helps to Bridge Auto Policy Gap

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If you provide company vehicles to your employees and these employees don’t have their own personal automobile insurance policy, a potential gap in coverage exists. To adequately cover commercial automobile liability, a drive other car endorsement…