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As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Between having to look out for your employees and overseeing all operations, it may not always be easy to recognize when something is not right. Consequently, you may not be able to recognize when an employee is taking advantage of the company. Are you aware of Massachusetts workers compensation fraud? This type of scam happens every day; and if you are not on guard, it could happen to you!

Accidents happen, no matter what type of business you run. As a result, you are required by law to provide Massachusetts workers compensation to employees in the event of an accident or injury.

Last week, we discussed the various claims that some employees will make to receive Massachusetts workers compensation. While the majority of your employees are honest and hard-working, it is best to always be on your guard. There may be one dishonest employee who is unsatisfied and looking for a way to make quick cash without working.

As a business owner, you want to trust your employees 100%. While the majority of your employees are most likely honest, do not be fooled! There may occasionally be a case where you find out that an employee is taking advantage of the company’s Massachusetts workers compensation policy.

As your Massachusetts workers compensation experts, we have been taking it upon ourselves to answer your frequently asked questions. This week, we are focusing on this question: Can an employer lay off an employee on workers compensation?

Last week, we discussed how layoffs work in conjunction with Massachusetts workers compensation claims. This week, we have two frequently asked questions about stress claims.

It is not uncommon for our clients to have questions about Massachusetts workers compensation and how it works. Because of this, we at Wolpert Insurance have taken it upon ourselves to answer a couple of the most common questions asked.

Last week, we went over the first half of costly return-to-work mistakes. Again, a return-to-work program is designed to benefit your company by getting injured employees back to work as soon as possible and keeping your Massachusetts workers compensation premium as low as possible. However, these simple mistakes may end up costing you!

Has your business considered implementing a Return-to-Work program? While one of the many benefits includes a lower Massachusetts workers compensation premium, employers still find it hard to see the benefits of RTW. However, between the recession, the changes in the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) and changes in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), RTW may be a saving grace for employers!

With so many different types of businesses in the world, it may not always be easy pinpointing what type of coverage you will need. This is especially true when it comes to a Massachusetts workers compensation policy. There are different rules in place for different types of businesses.