Category: Workers Compensation

Don’t Be Caught Without Workers Comp

If you're a business owner and have employees, any number of employees - even just one - you must have workers comp. This is a basic rule and one t

Posted on January 16, 2025 By Eli Gillespie

What Happens When You Miss a Workers Comp Final Audit

Ah, the dreaded Workers Comp Final Audit. You can't avoid them! If you're reading this post, you're most likely familiar with the Final Audit. Maybe y

Posted on January 08, 2025 By Eli Gillespie

How Does a Medical Provider Network for Workers Comp Work in California?

First, let's define Medical Provider Network (MPN). An MPN is a group of hospitals, medical facilities, and doctors that your workers comp insurer use

Posted on December 31, 2024 By Eli Gillespie

How Does An Employee’s SDI Claim Affect The Employer?

Occasionally, I'll get a question from a client of mine who has received a notice from the Employment Development Department (EDD) of California that

Posted on December 11, 2024 By Eli Gillespie

Is a PEO the Employer of Record?

This is a great question. But first, before I answer, let's talk do a little background information What is a PEO? A PEO - an acronym for Pro

Posted on November 23, 2024 By Eli Gillespie

Is a PEO a MEWA?

Simple answer: No it’s not. They are totally separate things. A MEWA – Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement – is a pooling of employees from

Posted on November 08, 2024 By Eli Gillespie

Is PEO Insurance Right For You?

Someone told me I should sign up with a PEO. Should I do that? Great question. Before I say "yes, of course" I want to clear the path and guide you

Posted on August 29, 2024 By Eli Gillespie

What is AB 5? From the Insurance Perspective

Much has been written about the infamous AB 5 of CA. This is the law that clarifies whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee, s

Posted on February 25, 2020 By Eli Gillespie

Do I Have To Report First Aid To My Workers Comp Insurance Company?

Recently I wrote an article about First Aid and how it works on a workers comp policy.  In it, I described what First Aid is and why it matters

Posted on February 08, 2017 By Eli Gillespie

The Best Workers Comp Companies for Farms in California

Farming is a big industry in California. According to my research (a quick Google search) it is the second biggest industry in California.  With Cali

Posted on January 27, 2017 By Eli Gillespie

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