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Workers file fraudulent worker's compensation claims more than American businesses are ready to admit. These claims negatively impact the bottom line of their businesses. It's become a costly issue across the United States, with up to $30 billion in claims filed each year and up to 10% of that coming from California alone.
California’s broken workers’ comp system shows no signs of recovery.
Recent events haven’t helped, with the previous accident year seeing a 10.2% rise in claims. As always, employers and staffing agencies bear the brunt; the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is proposing a 2.7% increase in premiums.
The professional staffing industry is an incredibly competitive one. There are numerous different providers out there, and there is only a finite amount of business available for them to compete over. That's why many staffing companies are always s...
The scramble for top talent in California continues to get more intense, and employers are increasingly realizing the need to provide an environment that satisfies employees. Doing so increases productivity in the short term, while in the long run it re...
No one wants a workers’ comp claim to result in litigation. Both claimants and employers avoid the uncertainty and stress of a trial by settling outside of court. Still, in some circumstances, litigation might seem inevitable. Both sides may feel a jury...
Accidents happen on the job. It doesn’t matter if you work in a trade or in an office, employees can get hurt for a variety of reasons. Fortunately for employees, they’re covered by the Workers' Compensation Fund. Unfortunately for employers, you’r...
Running a business in California, a single worker’s comp claim can cripple you. The system favors employees, opening opportunities to unscrupulous individuals who may file fraudulent claims against your business. Even well-founded claims can have long-t...
For small and medium sized businesses especially, working with a staffing agency can improve your hiring standards by leaps and bounds — all while saving you time and effort that you can then dedicate to improving other parts of your company.
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If you’re a business owner in California, then you’ve probably researched workers' compensation costs. A frequently overlooked factor is that you may incur significant costs beyon...
One of the most challenging, costly, and time-consuming issues Californian businesses face is workers’ compensation claims. In fact, workers’ comp claims management is one of the most important processes a company can undertake—or rely on another, dedic...
Fraudulent workers’ compensation claims are one of the biggest issues plaguing Californian businesses today. To combat this issue, companies must understand how to reduce workers’ compensation claims if they are to make headway in moving away from this ...
A PEO or Professional Employer Organization provides several services to small and medium-sized businesses in areas such as human resources, risk management, payroll administration, and workers comp claims. Unlike a temporary staffing agency, a PEO prov...
We have been working with staffing agencies for years, helping them navigate California’s imperfect workers’ comp claims system. Using the power of technology, the brightest of industry experts, and industry experience, we help agencies eliminate fraud ...
Workers’ compensation fraud is a growing problem for employers. According to the California Department of Insurance, fraudulent workers’ compensation claims...
Workers' comp fraud already costs the state of California up to $3 billion a year, and the problem is only getting worse. So, is there anything ...
Workers' compensation fraud in California affects businesses and their employees. False claims by employees and service providers impact your business's bottom line through increased insurance premiums and possible fines. Fraudulent claims imp...
Claimitis™ costs the state and its economy between $1 and $3 b...
Disputes arise in either business or personal settings whenever individuals or groups don’t agree and can’t seem to find a common ground. In such cases, going to court or litigation is not the only option, especially since filing a lawsuit can be a tedi...
Often, we hear business owners expressing a strong interest in seeing what our team at Samuel Hale can do to reduce the burdens imposed by our state’s workers' compensation system.
Generally, many of our potential clients hear about our serv...
Is the workers' compensation system in California broken? Just ask the Sacramento Bee. According to a 2017 report, ...
Are you tired of California's broken workers' compensation system? When you're an employer, you can't afford to suffer as a result of "CLAIMITIS." At Samuel Hale, we help employers throughout California reduce the amount th...
