For staffing agencies, the topic of workers’ compensation is important to their overall profitability and success in the industry. There may be many different challenges that present themselves when it comes to staffing workers’ compensation and finding the right solutions can be difficult. Even for experienced staffing agency owners, this can be overwhelming. Workers’ comp …
Running a staffing agency comes with many different costs and having workers’ compensation insurance may be one of the biggest costs overall. But even if a staffing agency may be tempted to cut some features in order to save money, workers’ comp shouldn’t be one of them. How to Reduce Workers’ Comp Costs in the …
When an employee becomes ill or injured, a workers’ compensation claim is to be expected. But does that mean that their illness or workplace injury was caused by something related to their work? Not necessarily. Before a company foots the bill, it’s important to investigate what happened in order to avoid costly fees and a …
Every year, billions of dollars are illegally claimed by those who take advantage of workers’ compensation fraud. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more than $5 billion is taken by people who either fake an injury or exaggerate one in order to get a break on their insurance and money in their pocket. And …
For staffing workers, there’s a lot that goes into their daily tasks of helping temporary professionals find work and earn income. But while staffing workers are right to worry about the health and safety of the employees they send out on jobs, they still have to worry about their own general health and safety in …
Workers’ compensation fraud can end up costing employers in the United States more than $7.2 billion every year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB). This startling number is born out of employees’ efforts to game the system, finding ways to seek out loopholes and take advantage of the system altogether. One major type …
Workers’ Compensation Fraud, and How to Prevent ItRead More »
Insurance fraud is a pervasive issue in the workers’ compensation insurance world. Those who commit fraud may be employers, employees, vendors, or temporary employees in the workers’ compensation system. While the vast majority of claims for workers’ compensation are on the level, fraudulent claims make up a major portion of payments made by insurance companies …
Staffing Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Action: Claims ExamplesRead More »
While staffing agencies are an effective solution for companies looking for reliable short-term employment help, they are not immune to liability and risk exposures for workplace issues. In fact, in some cases, a client is exposed to liability as a result of using a temporary staffing agency. How to Reduce Risk Exposure in Workers’ Compensation …
How to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk Exposures with Temporary Staffing AgenciesRead More »
When it comes to workers’ compensation claims and solutions among the staffing and short-term hiring industry, dealing with risks and liabilities is a little more unique than having to deal with issues among permanent workers. The reasons for this can be wide and varied, but what do you do when claims aren’t handled correctly or …
Staffing Workers’ Compensation in Action: When Problems are EverywhereRead More »
Temporary workers can be a great asset for companies looking to handle busy work periods or knock out special projects with a little extra help. But no matter if it’s a one-day project or a six-month contract, temporary workers are just as vulnerable to becoming injured as full-time permanent employees. So, what happens when a …
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