Why Workers’ Comp Decisions Are Judged After the Fact There’s a phrase I hear all the time when a workers’ comp claim starts to fall apart : “Well, they should have …” They should have reported it sooner. They should have documented more. They should have communicated better. That’s easy to say months later, sitting in a quiet room, looking at paperwork. It’s a lot harder when you’re dealing with a real injury, a real employee, and a real workday that doesn’t stop just bec

When most people think about workers’ compensation, their mind jumps straight to injuries and medical bills. But one important part of a claim—one that can save employers money and keep employees from being underpaid—actually starts in payroll . Accurate payroll information is the backbone of any workers’ comp claim that involves lost wages (known as indemnity benefits ). If that information is incomplete or incorrect, everyone ends up frustrated: claims get delayed, employ

What should be a small workers' comp claim can mutate into a costly monster if not handled correctly. Our fun, October-theme blog breaks it down.