Workers Comp Insurance Basics
Workers Comp Insurance Basics Image by annawaldl from Pixabay Having Workers’ Compensation Insurance is mandatory in most US states. Workers' compensation insurance covers the employees if something happens to them on the job. To put it another way, it is basically a disability insurance policy for workers who are unable to work because of an injury or sickness they sustained while on the job. It is the responsibility of employers to pay for this insurance, and the employee should not be expected to contribute. Workers' compensation insurance is a recurring cost for small businesses. It is the responsibility of the insurance company to offer workers' compensation payments if an employee is injured or ill while working. One thing to consider here is your Workers Comp Experience Modification Rating (EMR) . Workers' compensation and insurance claims are used to assess your EMR. An EMR worksheet is used to evaluate each claim, considering details including the natur...