Because each state has its own laws, regulations and requirements regarding workers compensation, doing business across state lines can be a tricky proposition. First and foremost, you should identify the laws in each state and compare between them to discover any potential differences and or conflicts.
Generally speaking, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that it is meeting the appropriate laws, usually in the state where the employee resides. If your company employs workers in a variety of states, you can see how this could become difficult.
As a small business owner, what you don’t know about Workers Comp can hurt you!
Talk to a Simple Work Comp representative today for a free consultation about how to protect yourself and stay on the right side of the law when it comes to workers compensation issues across state lines and other employee benefits.