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The Grand Bargain: How Workers’ Comp Became a Win-Win for Employers and Employees

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The workers compensation system may feel like a complex web of insurance premiums, claims adjusters, and legal disputesbut at its core, its rooted in one simple idea: a compromise. Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “Step-By-Step Process To Master Workers Comp In 90 Days” In short, the system wasnt working for anyone.

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How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

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By understanding the role fear plays in workers compensation claims, employers can implement strategies to foster trust, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. The Link Between Fear and Litigation Studies have consistently identified fear as a major driver of workers compensation litigation.

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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

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Many companies operate under an unwritten rule: accept every workers compensation claim, no questions asked. A well-managed workers compensation program should pay 100% of legitimate claimsand 0% of the claims that arent. Employees come to believe that every claim will be accepted, regardless of the circumstances.

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Workers’ Comp Is a Team Sport: Understanding the Puzzle of Stakeholders

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Workers compensation isnt a solo actits a team sport. This article breaks down the major stakeholders involved in workers comp and how collaboration across this ecosystem leads to better outcomesfor both the injured worker and the employer footing the bill. Theyre often the bridge between employers and carriers.

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10 Mistakes That Blow Up Workers’ Comp Costs (and How to Avoid Them)

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Workers compensation is often misunderstood as a fixed cost of doing businesssomething employers have to accept, manage passively, and simply write checks for. In reality, workers comp costs are one of the most controllable expenses in your organization. Avoid It : Treat workers comp like a strategic initiative.

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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.

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Employer’s Clinic May Not be Protected by Workers’ Comp Remedy, SC Court Says

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The South Carolina Court of Appeals has signaled that employers who offer on-site health clinics may not be immune from tort claims from injured or sickened workers. It’s the latest twist to a question that has bounced around courts and …