Workers comp costs addressed by lawmakers in Oklahoma

An attempt by Oklahoma employers to gain the right to opt out of their state’s workers’ compensation system—a popular practice in neighboring Texas—also is expected to be among major legislative efforts during 2012.

This may have something to do with the Obama plan to allow insurance companies to sell across state lines.

State OKs city’s plan to borrow from workers’ comp fund to pay tax anticipation note

On Friday January 6th, Scranton Pennsylvania made payment on a tax anticipation note with $5 million borrowed from a workers’ compensation trust fund, ensuring that bills and employees will be paid in 2012, city officials said.

Sounds like Social Security déjà vou. How many other states are cooking the books?

WCB hostage-taker appeals prison sentence

A man sentenced to 11 years in prison for an armed hostage-taking at the Alberta Canada Workers’ Compensation Board in Edmonton is appealing his prison sentence and conviction. Clayton was sentenced in November, after pleading guilty to hostage-taking and weapons offences for the October 2009 incident.
See folks, frustration is global!

California agencies are mobilizing to crack down on businesses paying cash under the table

The “underground economy” costs the state $7 billion a year in lost tax revenue and hurts companies that abide by the law. It also puts workers at risk. Businesses paying cash wages skip getting workers’ compensation insurance. They also don’t withhold payroll taxes for Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance.

This is an incredibly important issue for all 50 states.

Trucking Company Shut Down by Failing to Pay Workers Compensation Premiums

A Vermont trucking company has been shut down for failing to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and it’s unclear whether the company ever will start up again. Its owners might simply shift employees and assets to another company. This is not a way to do business, but sometimes an audit will bankrupt you.

Workers compensation compliance reviews should be conducted on an annual basis by an independent party that has the tools to ensure your compliance and continuation of your business. Contact the professionals at Liberty Bay Consultants, LLC in Seattle to help.

Workers Compensation Rates for Landscaping Industry

Florida workers’ compensation policies will use new rates for businesses in the landscaping industry. For the second consecutive year, the new rates are higher for landscapers, tree trimmers, and lawn care companies. If your business is experiencing higher insurance premiums, contact the workers compensation professionals at WKRComp.com for comparative quotes and cost saving measures.

WKRComp.com has the only multi-classification reporting system for small to medium sized businesses.

No Such Thing as an Independent Contractor in Amerca!

Most independent contractors fail the government/insurance company test to qualify. This means there is a lot of unregistered contractors out there.

Attention Concrete Contractors!

If you are a concrete company, L&I is going to audit you. Get a free pre-audit preparation checkup on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM at our Liberty Bay LLC office to get into compliance! We can estimate what L&I will assess you in premiums and penalties. After you get the audit letter from Labor & Industries, you are toast.

Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm. Dexter Building, 1319 Dexter Ave. N Suite 216, Seattle, WA 98109

Attention Siders!

If you are a siding company, L&I is going to audit you. Get a free pre-audit preparation checkup on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM at our Liberty Bay LLC office to get into compliance! We can estimate what L&I will assess you in premiums and penalties. After you get the audit letter from Labor & Industries, you are toast.

Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm. Dexter Building, 1319 Dexter Ave. N Suite 216, Seattle, WA 98109

Attention ALL Employers!

If you are a business registered with Labor & Industries, they are going to audit you. Get a free pre-audit preparation checkup on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM at our Liberty Bay LLC office to get into compliance! We can estimate what L&I will assess you in premiums and penalties. After you get the audit letter from Labor & Industries, you are toast.

Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm. Dexter Building, 1319 Dexter Ave. N Suite 216, Seattle, WA 98109