Many states recognize the PEO as the employer of worksite employees for purposes of providing workers' compensation coverage. In New York, PEOs can be listed as Labor Contractors for each client worksite. With the PEO as the policyholder, each client's experience is tracked individually, thereby protecting the integrity of the experience rating system.

Cross Country Staffing’s different service divisions are always responsible for workers’ compensation insurance and all employer-related taxes and insurances, as long as the clinician is on its payroll. If the clinician is on the client’s facility payroll, the client is then considered the employer and is responsible for taxes and insurance.

Workers' Compensation is insurance paid for by employers to cover on-the-job injuries. State law requires employer to have such insurance or make other arrangements to pay for on-the-job injuries. Workers' suffering from work related injuries or diseases are entitled to wage-loss and medical expense benefits arising as a result of the injury or disease.

Many states recognize the PEO as the employer of worksite employees for purposes of providing workers' compensation coverage. No. PEO's work equally well in union and non-union worksites. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recognizes that, in co-employment relationships, worksite employees are appropriately included in the client employer's collective bargaining unit. Where a collective bargaining agreement exists, PEO services fully abide by the agreement's terms.

Workers' compensation pays for a portion of lost wages and medical care provided to employees who are injured on the job. Workers' compensation also compensates employees who suffer permanent disability or disfigurement. It is a no-fault approach which limits the employer's liability to those benefits provided by the Workers' Compensation Act. It is an inclusive remedy for on-the-job injuries.

Employers in Texas have always had the choice of “opting out” of workers comp. In fact, an employer can reject workers' compensation completely and “go bare,” paying no benefits whatsoever to injured employees. However, we do not recommend this path, and believe that non-subscription should be a responsible alternative, in which employers are encouraged to manage their costs and provide a safer workplace.

Workers' Compensation Insurance is paid entirely by the employer. No payroll deductions are taken out of individual employees' paychecks.

Yes. Workers compensation insurance is required and is available to protect employees from lawsuits resulting from workplace accidents, and to provide medical care and compensation for lost income to employees injured in work-related accidents.

Employers have a legal responsibility to their employees to make the workplace safe. However, accidents happen even when every reasonable safety measure has been taken. To protect employers from lawsuits resulting from workplace accidents and to provide medical care and compensation for lost income to employees hurt in workplace accidents, in almost every state, businesses are required to buy workers compensation insurance.

Workers compensation insurance provides for the well being of your employee's and promotes a positive work environment. Be aware that some states have passed laws that makes Workers Compensation mandatory once a business expands to four or more employees on payroll. Workers compensation insurance was created in order to pay employees. medical expenses and loss of wages in the event of a job related injury or sickness.