Workers Compensation Insurance in South Carolina

Workers Compensation Guide for South Carolina Businesses

Introduction As a South Carolinian business, you are asking yourself, what constitutes a workers’ compensation injury and what specific coverage is required by the state?   In this article, we are going to provide an overview of workers’ compensation insurance in South Carolina, its average cost, penalties for non-compliance, and exceptions.   Upon the conclusion…

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Workers Compensation Guide for New Jersey Businesses

Introduction In the Garden State, workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory for businesses with employees.   As a business owner, you are asking yourself, what does workers’ compensation cover and what specific coverage(s) does New Jersey requires.   In this article, we are going to discuss New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws and how to be compliant.…

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Workers Compensation Guide for New York Businesses

Introduction There is no state like New York and the same can also be said for its workers’ compensation requirements.   In this article, we are going to discuss the workers’ compensation requirements employers must meet to comply with the state.   Following the completion of this article, you will have a great understanding of…

How Workers Compensation is Calculated

How Workers Compensation is Calculated

Introduction Workers’ compensation is an insurance product employers are required to have in many U.S. states. As a business owner, you are asking yourself, how are premium determined? What are the factors?   In the conclusion of this article, you will understand factors are used to determine your workers’ compensation premium. Let’s get started. Overview…

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Prescriptions?

Introduction Injured employee! Does workers’ compensation cover prescription medications?     In this article, we are going to discuss the role workers’ compensation plays in providing prescription coverage.     At the conclusion of this article, you will have an understanding of workers’ compensation and the role it plays when it comes to prescription medications?…

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Is looting and vandalism covered by commercial insurance?

Introduction Millions of people around the US protest against police brutality, supporting justice for George Floyd. The small and large businesses became a target when these peaceful protests turned destructive. Stores and buildings were burglarized and looted.   Many people already coping with losses of income due to COVID­19 now have to close their businesses…

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How does workers’ compensation work?

Introduction Workers’ compensation covers the costs of employee injuries and illnesses, including lost wages and more. It’s required by law in most states for businesses with employees.   If an employee is injured or sickened on the job, workers’ compensation insurance can pay for the worker’s medical expenses and rehabilitation costs. If the employee is forced to…

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Workers’ compensation claims Q&A

Introduction When an employee—whose business is covered by workers’ compensation insurance—is injured on the job, the employee can file a workers’ compensation claim. A workers’ comp claim is a request to receive benefits including payments to help with costs like medical bills, lost wages, and rehabilitation expenses.   Who files workers’ compensation claims?   Employers…

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Is coronavirus covered under workers’ compensation?

Introduction As the cases of coronavirus (aka COVID-19) spread, many people are increasingly concerned about catching it in the office—especially those working in the healthcare, education, entertainment, and transportation industries. Many employers are particularly concerned and are wondering how to respond if an employee does contract the virus.   One common question is: should employers…

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What is a Workers’ Compensation Compensable Injury?

Introduction Federal workers’ compensation law states that a compensable injury is an injury caused by an accident arising from the employment and in the course of the employee’s work. Whether the employee is entitled to receive compensation depends on the state jurisdiction. With every workplace incident, the insurance provider conducts an investigation to determine the…