Why is workers comp fraud a big problem?
Workers’ comp exists to help injured employees recover and get back to work. But because employees don’t have to prove fault, workers’ comp fraud has become an all too common problem. The cost of premiums and lost time can send operations costs soaring. To combat false claims, employers have to take a hands-on approach.
When is an injured employee not eligible for workers’compensation?
An injured worker would probably not receive compensation if they were violating company policy at the time of the incident (i.e., intoxicated) or if the injury was self-inflicted. Workers’ compensation benefits work best if everyone in the workplace believes in behaving ethically. Influence employees with help from the webinar below.
How does an employer deny a workers comp claim?
The employer pays workers in cash. The employer simply refuses to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. The employer denies valid claims by injured employees. The employer has several businesses operating from the same address. The employer uses a PO box as its main address.
When is a remote employee eligible for workers’comp?
Typically, if a remote worker is injured while conducting work-related activities, he or she is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. When it comes to protecting your business and employees, understanding workers’ comp remote worker requirements is critical.
What happens if you exaggerate your workers’comp claim?
Unknowingly to you, doctors will generally perform several tests during your examination to determine if you are exaggerating your injuries. While this might be tempting, it can also be the end of your workers’ compensation case.
Workers’ comp exists to help injured employees recover and get back to work. But because employees don’t have to prove fault, workers’ comp fraud has become an all too common problem. The cost of premiums and lost time can send operations costs soaring. To combat false claims, employers have to take a hands-on approach.
The employer pays workers in cash. The employer simply refuses to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. The employer denies valid claims by injured employees. The employer has several businesses operating from the same address. The employer uses a PO box as its main address.
An injured worker would probably not receive compensation if they were violating company policy at the time of the incident (i.e., intoxicated) or if the injury was self-inflicted. Workers’ compensation benefits work best if everyone in the workplace believes in behaving ethically. Influence employees with help from the webinar below.