What is workers’ compensation fraud? Workers’ comp fraud is an attempt by someone to benefit financially from a workers’ comp policy by falsifying information. There are two main types: Claims-based workers’ comp fraud – an employee files a false claim to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Policy-based workers’ comp fraud – an employer misclassifies employees or falsifies data …

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In today’s tough business environment, saving every penny and avoiding unnecessary costs can determine whether or not your doors stay open. Plus, we also know that workplace accidents happen. It’s not a matter of IF an accident will happen, it’s just a matter of when that accident will happen. Below are some of the best …

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Let’s face it. No one loves shopping for insurance, and most contractors, especially New contractors, buy General Liability insurance Based on Price. Big Mistake! Buying your General Liability Insurance based on price alone is by far the biggest mistake you can make. Now, it’s not your fault and our industry doesn’t help. As a new …

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The Federal Trade Commission today issued a proposed order requiring Denver-based HomeAdvisor, Inc. – a company affiliated with Angi, formerly known as “Angie’s List” – to pay up to $7.2 million for using a wide range of deceptive and misleading tactics in selling home improvement project leads to service providers, including small businesses operating in the “gig” …

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Effective January 1, 2023, a new California law Senate Bill 216, Chapter 978, requires Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance on file with the CSLB for C-8 Concrete; C20 HVAC; C-22 Asbestos Abatement; and D-49 Tree Service. As of that date, no license in these classifications will be issued, reinstated, reactivated, or renewed without Proof of …

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Effective January 1, 2023, the Contractors State License Board of California (CSLB) will increase a contractor license bond from $15,000 to $25,000 as detailed in Senate Bill 607.  The increase applies to the contractor license bond (from $15,000 to $25,000) and the bond of qualifying individual (from $12,500 to $25,000) To get your Contractor Bond …

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