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Escape the Hassle of Annual Workers’ Compensation Insurance Audits: A Guide for Tri-State Business Owners

For business owners in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut), annual workers’ compensation insurance audits can be a source of stress and frustration. These audits, conducted by insurance companies to verify payroll, job classifications, and other details, often lead to unexpected bills or disputes. Fortunately, there’s a solution: partnering with a Professional

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Don’t Let a Subcontractor Derail Your Safety Efforts

When running your construction operation, one of the biggest challenges is preventing subcontractors’ and suppliers’ safety practices from interfering with your own safety program. While you may consider a number of factors when vetting a new subcontractor or vendor, one area that is often overlooked is their workplace safety practices. This is a mistake and

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Avoiding Wage & Hour Lawsuits in a Connected, Remote Work World

While wage and hour lawsuits filed against employers around the country declined between 2022 and 2023, there were still nearly 6,000 complaint filings under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. These types of complaints are the most common employee actions against employers and they typically cover failure to pay workers for hours worked, overtime infractions

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Protect Your Business: Ensure Your Workers’ Compensation Policy Covers Out-of-State Employees

For Tri-State business owners, it’s common to send workers out of state for jobs, whether for days, weeks, or even longer. However, many employers don’t realize that if their workers’ compensation insurance policy only covers their home state, they could face uncovered financial obligations when an out-of-state worker gets injured. This oversight can lead to costly claims, legal

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Understanding Workers’ Compensation Insurance Payroll Classifications for New York Contractors

Workers’ compensation insurance is a crucial requirement for New York contractors. It provides coverage for employees in case of work-related injuries or illnesses and protects employers from costly liability claims. However, one of the key factors influencing your workers’ compensation premiums is the accurate classification of payroll according to trade-specific codes. The New York Compensation Insurance

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