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Author, Jeremy Hoolihan, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) marketplace has faced a number of factors that are contributing to skyrocketing premiums and deductibles. Many insurance companies are facing the choice of whether to remain in the marketplace or exit altogether. Those willing to remain are then faced with having to consider the following changes…
Author, Jim Malone, Workers’ Compensation Claims Advocate, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Timely reporting of an employee’s work-related serious injury, illness or death can pose a challenge to the employer. As of January 1, 2020, these incidents (including any hospitalizations, unless the injured worker is admitted for medical observation or diagnostic testing) must be reported immediately to Cal/OSHA. Immediately means as soon as practically possible but not longer than 8 hours after the employer knows or, with diligent inquiry, would have known of the serious injury, illness or death.
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