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We're not Attorneys and we know that; however, we are often called on to review contracts from our clients and their vendors and we are glad to do that from a Risk Management and Insurance perspective.One of the areas that comes up all the time (and more frequently these days) is Hold Harmless Agreements or Indemnity Agreements.
You're paying too much for your Worker's Comp insurance.
Social Media is all the rave today.Young and Old alike love 'selfies' and telling all of their friends about their exciting lifestyles - like 'Didn't have my coffee yet' or 'at McDonald's Drive Through", but did you know that Social Media is also playing an increasing roll in uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud?It's true - every week or two I see another article that shows how valuable Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and similar services can prove in uncovering fraudulent WC Claims.A few weeks ago, it was reported that a former public servant who allegedly had a disabling job-related injury had been 'seen' on Facebook carrying loads of shingles up-and-down a ladder and even remarking about how tired he was from his work.The Social Media investigation was adequate to have his claim overturned and he was ordered to return $68,000 in lost-time benefits and may face a prison sentence.
When an employee in Pennsylvania gets injured on the job, the negative repercussions can affect everyone. Worker's Compensation Insurance ensures that both employees and employers are protected in the event of a worker accident, illness, or injury.
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