Tag: Workers Compensation

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 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

How To Deal With State Fund If You Must

In California, the State Compensation Insurance Fund aka "State Fund" exists as a market of last resort.  That means that if you can't find insurance

Posted on July 28, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

Workers Comp: How Do You Classify An Employee That Performs Multiple Duties?

Ah, the mysterious and elusive Workers Comp.  It's the simplest of insurance products to understand: it pays for workers who are injured on the job.

Posted on July 21, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

What Is A Third Party Administrator?

Third Party Administrators.  What are they?  If you've had a workers comp claim, you might have dealt with one.  They are outsourced claims adjuste

Posted on June 07, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

Why Is My Workers Comp So Expensive?

Why is my workers comp so expensive?  This is one of the most FAQ of all the FAQs.  The truth is, there are a lot of factors going into your workers

Posted on June 01, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

Can Owners & Officers Be Excluded On Workers Comp In California?

Note: if you want to read the updated version for 2017, click here. I frequently get asked the question about who can be excluded on a Workers Comp

Posted on May 18, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

You Can’t Just Change Your Class Code

I've been working with workers comp since 2004 and although it's the simplest of all the insurance coverages, it's ironically the one that seems to

Posted on April 05, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

Working With Independent Contractors And Subcontractors

Most businesses have people that help move their enterprise forward.  They're called employees.  Many businesses have a few other people that are k

Posted on March 28, 2016 By Eli Gillespie

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