All workers’ compensation insurance companies follow a very similar approach to calculating the …
WC 101
Learn the basics of workers compensation. Who the players are, what it covers, how do you get more information and other basic information about workers compensation.
What is the Average Weekly Wage: Dealing with Irregular Employment Issues?
In many jurisdictions, the basis for temporary total disability (TTD), temporary partial disability …
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5 Things the New Workers Comp Manager Needs to Know
While more colleges are now offering majors in risk management and insurance than there were …
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Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance 101
Self-insured employers purchase excess insurance coverage to limit the risk of exposure to …
How To Identify Early Indicators Of Catastrophic Work Comp Claims
There are events, moments and interactions in each of our lives that can change the course of our …
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What Is Indemnity in Workers’ Compensation?
Indemnity is the monetary compensation an injured employee gets for lost wages. Indemnity benefits …
Importance of Brand and Identity in Workers’ Compensation
One person yells 'we are!' and the rest of the fans say 'Penn State!'. Hello my name is Michael …
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Employee’s Role In Workers’ Comp Cost Containment
We tend to think of workers’ compensation cost containment programs as an endeavor best left to the …
Reserving 101 For Workers Compensation Claims
Reserving workers compensation claim files is the art of predicating the financial cost of the …
Understand “Arising out of AND In the Course of” Concepts
In order for a work injury to be compensable, it must first “arise out of” and take place “in the …
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Timely Reporting Claims Is First Step In Work Comp Management
Reporting a work injury is an essential component of any successful workers’ compensation program. …
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Simple 3 Prong Approach To Work Comp Cost Control
Employers can save money by following the Best Practices we often recommend in our articles. While …
Workers Compensation Claim Reserves 101
Reserves are the amount of money that is set aside to pay the cost of a workers’ compensation …
Should You Tell Employees About Workers’ Comp?
If you tell your employees that you have workers' compensation insurance, will that mean …
Taking the “I” Out of the Workers’ Compensation Team
It is a common saying that there is no “I” in team. This same principle applies to the workers’ …
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Workers Compensation Management Starts With Assessment and Training
Before implementing a workers' compensation management program, all employees must be made aware of …
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Is Your Comp Medical Provider Brochure Complete?
If it seems like there is a never-ending trail of paperwork and computer files to go over, that is …
Say What? Workers Compensation Abbreviations Defined
When a person who is not familiar with the vocabulary of workers’ compensation reads a claims …
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14 Workers’ Comp Basics for the Smart Business Owner
For the smart business owner, properly managing your workers' compensation claims is good …
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Is Workers Compensation Taxable?
Most workers' compensation benefits are not taxable. According to IRS Publication 525 Taxable and …
