Sunday, October 29, 2017 MO Work Comp Insurance Requirement In MO if you have 5 or more employees (or just one employee for construction employers) you are required to have Work Comp coverage or face significant penalties from the State. Owners/Officers be sure to count yourself as an employee when coming up with your total. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 June seems to be off to a very hot start for St. Louis. For Employers with Employees exposed to heat (outside construction projects, warm warehouses, etc.), it is a good time to discuss and routinely remind about the dangers of heat stress to Employees. Keep in mind: READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 16, 2017 In addition to the positive impact Loss Control has on Insurance Premium (e.g. a Credit Experience Mod. Rating), excellent Loss Control Policies can also help an Employer avoid OSHA violations. OSHA Violation Penalty READ MORE >>
Saturday, October 22, 2016Many Employers have a Jan 1 renewal date - so this seems like a good time to Post. If you are an Employer with Work Comp coverage and of a certain size (in MO with a premium of $3,500 or more per year), you are subject to an Experience Modification Rating (EMR - also referred to as The Mod. READ MORE >>
Saturday, March 5, 2016
I hear this a lot since Missouri does not require Employers to have Workers' Compensation Coverage unless they have 5* or more employees (including the Owners/Officers).
This is misleading because while true, the employer will not be subject to a significant fine from the State ... READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 3, 2015A common question is: “Why do I have to include my subcontracted payroll on my Workers’ Compensation policy – they’re 1099 employees?” This is a good question. Without going into too much detail, the degree of control (e.g. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, December 17, 2014With a number of policies renewing on January 1, many questions come up regarding the Workers' Compensation Experience Mod. and the affect on premium. Below is a rehash of a previous post using the example of a Manufacturing Employer. The Experience Modification Rating (let’s call it the Mod. READ MORE >>
Saturday, September 27, 2014As discussed in the previous post, Primary losses have a much greater impact on an Employers Experience Mod. Rating (EMR) than excess losses. The topic of primary losses is more important now because the "Cap" for primary losses will increase each year until it reaches $15,000 in 2016. READ MORE >>
Saturday, August 30, 2014In my affected mind, the belief is that my Blog Posts have tremendous widespread appeal! No? However, in this post, I will relent that the benefit will be to two types of individuals: technically analytical employers and situational insomniacs. For everybody else, have a Great Labor Day weekend! READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 8, 2014The Importance of Workers' Compensation: I am often asked “How many Employees do I have to have before I am required to have Work Comp Coverage?” This is a very good question. The answer in the State of MO is 5 (including Owners/Officers) and only 1 Employee for certain Construction Employers. READ MORE >>
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