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Human resources & hiring

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Workers' compensation insurance

Workers' compensation covers the costs of work-related injuries and illnesses, like medical bills and lost wages. Here’s how workers’ comp insurance works, and what you need to know as a business...

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Human resources & hiring

For most small businesses, having a reliable team of employees is essential. But instead of hiring employees on a full-time basis, you might find that contingent workers, or temporary employees, are...

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Employment practices liability
When you suspect that an employee has been stealing from your business, there are a few best practices you can utilize to prepare and respond to this situation.
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Employment practices liability
Ensuring a harassment-free workplace is a key step to preventing many discrimination lawsuits. Learn the best steps you can take to prevent lawsuits and how to protect your business if they happen.
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Human resources & hiring
The best way for your business to avoid costly employment practices lawsuits is to be familiar with employment discrimination laws.
Overworked business person at desk with paperwork.
Human resources & hiring

Many American businesses are struggling to hire enough staff these days, which can adversely impact their operations. This makes it hard for them to satisfy customers and to hang on to the employees...

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Workers' compensation insurance
Workers' comp settlements can be a simple matter – or a stressful court battle. Learn what’s involved, how settlements are calculated, and ways to reach an agreement with your employee.
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Employment practices liability
Sexual misconduct complaints in the workplace need to be taken seriously and handled with great care. It's also important to carry employment practices liability insurance to protect against a claim.
Remote employee on video conference call.
Workers' compensation insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance can be tricky when your employees are working from home. Here’s what you need to know about out-of-office work injuries and how to lower telecommuting risks.
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Human resources & hiring
Learn who’s considered an employee of your business, and why it matters when it comes to taxes and insurance.
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Human resources & hiring
You have a few options for how to proceed when you can no longer afford your employees.
A business man and woman shake hands during a meeting with staff.
Human resources & hiring

While employees and independent contractors both complete work for your business, they have two different roles in your organization. Find out whether you should make your next hire an employee or a...

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Commercial auto insurance
If your employees are involved in a car crash, you may be liable for their medical costs as well as those of other people injured in the crash.
Safety equipment for construction workers.
Workers' compensation insurance
Cultivating a safe work environment protects your employees and your business, in addition to saving you money.
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