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The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire: Why Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore Hiring Risks

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But when it comes to the workers compensation system, a rushed or poorly evaluated hire can be far more costly than leaving a role vacant for a few extra weeks. In fact, bad hires aren’t just a performance issuethey are a financial and legal liability , particularly in industries where physical labor increases the risk of injury.

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What to Do When the Doctor Won’t Release the Injured Worker to Return

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A common (and frustrating) obstacle in workerscompensation management is this scenario: An employee is injured. Step 4: Use Evidence-Based Medicine to Set Expectations Every injury has a range of expected recovery times. Action: C ompare the projected recovery time to injury duration guidelines. And those can be fixed.

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk. This coverage is required in most states.

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From Integrity Tests to Physical Exams: A 6-Step Hiring System to Reduce Workers’ Comp Claims

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Hiring is more than finding the right resume or filling a seatits the first and most important line of defense in preventing workplace injuries and reducing workers comp costs. Employers struggling with first-year injuries, high turnover, or repeat claims often have something in common: a reactive hiring process.

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Blog Post: The Long Tail Bites Back: When Old Policies Haunt New Problems

LexisNexis

Allocation of Latent Injury and Damage Claims State Law Survey Examine the method adopted in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia of allocating damages for latent bodily injury and property damage claims, which are also called long tail or continuous injury or damage claims.

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Resume Lies, Fake References, and Hidden Risks: How to Spot Red Flags Before You Hire

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And while a little résumé fluff might seem harmless, the consequences can be anything but—especially when it comes to workerscompensation costs and workplace safety. Dishonest hires are more prone to actively disengage, cut corners, and disregard safety protocols —raising the risk of accidents and injuries.

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Who Really Pays for Workers’ Comp? Debunking a Common Myth

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Ask the average employee who pays for workers compensation, and you might hear answers like the insurance company, the government, or even nobodyits just a benefit. In reality, the employer foots the bill for every dollar spent in the workers compensation system. These misconceptions are widespreadand costly.