Tax Tips for Small Business Owners

Every small business owner could use a few extra tax deductions or credits but one often overlooked area is in the area of making accessible modifications for disabled employees. This hefty tax benefit can save up to $20,000 annually. For example, upgrade a restroom

Not sure what a structured settlement is or how it applies to your small business? Don’t worry – WCCOP is always here to provide the information you need to know!  A structured settlement is a pre-negotiated payment method where the beneficiary agrees to receive

In the United States, there are 40 states where employees in the agricultural industry are covered, in varying degrees, under the workers compensation laws.  27 of these states indicate that agricultural workers are different from the employees in other industries, and therefore, the regulations

Over the past several years, law makers around the country have been discussing worker safety, especially in relation to construction sites.  In conjunction, liability concerns have also been raised in increasing numbers.  These issues specifically tie to workers compensation in a variety of ways,

The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) generally states that a written clause can be added to a contract to require both parties to settle their differences, in the event of a dispute, through the use of Arbitration.  Since this law was instituted, many companies have

Step 1 When a conflict arises regarding workers compensation claims and / or benefit payments, employees and employers need to understand what steps should be taken to appropriately deal with the situation.  Typically speaking, these disputes rarely involve the employer directly, since workers compensation

Occasionally, disputes arise between injured or ill workers and the insurance companies who provide their workers compensation benefits.  Since the laws governing workers compensation is different in each state, it is difficult to accurately identify all the appropriate steps, however, the conclusions below are

Employees will typically be classified as either temporarily or permanently disabled when injured or becoming ill on the job.  The second type of benefits an injured worker can receive through a workers compensation claim is called permanent disability.  If an employee exhausts the period

There are two different types of benefits small business owners should know and understand; temporary and permanent.  If an employee loses time from work due to an accident or injury, most often they will be classified as temporarily disabled.  Temporarily disabled is often defined

As the primary agency responsible for employer compliance of health and safety laws, OSHA handles both large and small businesses.  When it comes to evaluating small business, there is the potential for penalty reductions and limitations.  Ensuring safety within our nations workforce causes a