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Pennsylvania is proudly committed to keeping their employees safe. That’s why it enacted workers’ compensation laws. They’re there to help employers protect their businesses from lawsuits while providing peace of mind for their employees.
You can learn more about Pennsylvania's workers’ comp rates here.
“Why do I always seem to pay more than I expected for my workers comp insurance?” This question is asked by almost every executive I meet.” David R. Leng, author of “Stop being frustrated and overcharged year after year by your workers’ compensation program”
Many small business owners don’t realize that they can reduce their workers’ comp costs! Here are some things you can do.
Having workers’ comp insurance is like having a safety net for your business. It protects your employees by covering any costs associated with workplace injuries and illnesses. And it protects you, the employer from being sued should an injured employee file a lawsuit.
Policies typically last for one year. At the beginning of the policy, you’ll need to estimate your payroll for the year. The insurance company bill you according to your payroll projections.
At the end of the policy year, the insurance company will perform an audit to determine your actual payroll. They will then bill you or compensate you for any discrepancy.
To make sure that you’re properly compensated (and to avoid unexpected bills!), it is essential to keep accurate records of your payroll throughout the year.
If a worker is injured on the job, you are responsible to file a workers’ comp claim with your insurance company. Workers’ comp claims are generally covered regardless of who is at fault for the injury.
medical bills for any work-related injuries, including therapy expenses
lost wages for any work missed due to the illness or injury
death benefits, including funeral and burial costs. In some cases, the family and loved ones of the deceased employee can receive financial assistance.
Workers' comp coverage also protects employers from legal action. This means that if an employee sues your business because of a workplace injury, the insurance will cover the legal costs of the case.
Employer can purchase a policy through any insurance company that is licensed in the state of PA. Kickstand Insurance offers insurance throughout the state. Large companies can apply to self-insure. Any employer who is having difficulty getting coverage, as a last resort, can get covered by the State Workers’ Insurance Fund (SWIF). For more details, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
The state of Pennsylvania has a Uninsured Guaranty Fund (UGF) which will cover any employee who’s employer does not have proper workers’ comp insurance. You will then be responsible to reimburse the fund for the benefits paid out to your employee, plus penalties and interest.
Plus, you would not be protected in the event that your employee decides to sue you for his or her injuries. Being sued for damages is far more costly than what workers’ compensation would cost.
Lastly, because Pennsylvania places a strong emphasis on workplace compensation, charges for failing to have proper coverage can carry fines and/or jail time. The severity of the charges can increase for each day of noncompliance.
Workers' comp death benefits in PA are provided to the dependents of a worker who dies as a result of their job-related injury or illness. These benefits include a lump sum death benefit and ongoing payments for surviving dependents.
In PA, workers' comp settlements are based primarily on the extent of the injury or illness and the amount of lost wages. The injured employee agrees not to pursue additional benefits in lieu of compensation via structured monthly payment or one lump sum. As in the case of other states, settlements are typically negotiated between the employee and employer and finalized by a workers' comp judge.
In the typical workers' comp settlement, workers are entitled to two-thirds of the average weekly pay for the duration of 500 weeks that injured workers in Pennsylvania are eligible for benefits. For example, if two-thirds of an employee’s average weekly pay is $500, his total compensation would be $250,000.
Time can run out on workers’ comp claims. In PA, any employee filing a workers’ comp claim must do so within three years of the date of injury.
Additionally, they must be treated for the injury within 90 days and notify their employer about it within 120 days.
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