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, from employer cost to employee benefits and procedures.
Recently there have been several key decisions that may potentially impact a number of people associated with construction work, including employers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, and various others. One of the most frequent of these is how employers are impacted and affected in relation to the subcontractors they hire, specifically pointing to the increase in liability.
There are many places to gather information about these new and changes regulations, and to stay informed about how such changes may impact the small business owner across many different industries. Since workers compensation for small business is primarily governed by the state in which the business is located, you should contact your states workers compensation board to learn about and understand these changes.
