Posts Tagged ‘workers compensation’
HR Alert – Worker’s Compensation COVID Reporting Requirements
On September 17th, SB 1159 went into effect which amended Labor Code 3212.86-88. Effective Immediately, the State of California is requiring ALL employers to report their employees’ positive COVID-19 tests to their Worker’s Compensation carrier – regardless if the employee has a work-related COVID 19 Workers Compensation claim. California Labor Code Section 3212.88(i) This will…
Read MoreALERT – New Work Comp COVID-19 Reporting Requirement
In May 2020 the Governor issued a worker’s comp executive order which stated COVID-19 cases in the workplace were presumed to be a work-related illness. In the past and with other areas of illness and injury, the burden of proof that it happened at work falls on the employee. This executive order took that burden…
Read MoreReducing Workers Compensation Expense and Liability
Depending on your industry, and the risks you may face, your liability for injuries and subsequent workers compensation claims may vary. Whether you are in a light or heavy risk industry, there are several things you can do to reduce the risk of injury, but also the impact of increased workers comp expense on your…
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