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Workers’ compensation for remote employees: a guide

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For example: An employee having a busy day at the computer who feels a strain in their shoulder or elbow at day’s end may have a compensable claim, depending on the state, because they can claim they were injured while doing their job. How can you ensure your policy addresses workers’ compensation for remote employees?

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Popular virtual care options for today’s workforce

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Virtual care allows employees to access the health care system and other health-promoting resources remotely via computers, tablets and smartphones. Having virtual care options can also be help reduce employees’ stress about their own health-insurance costs. What is virtual health care? What are the benefits of virtual health care?

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A Freelancer’s Guide to Business Insurance: What You Need to Know

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As a freelancer or independent contractor, you may think your business is too small to need insurance. Client contracts sometimes even require you to have freelance business insurance. The bottom line: More than half of those surveyed said their biggest barrier to getting coverage was understanding what insurance their business needed.

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Is your employee wellness program up to par?

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Their benefits include: Healthier employees, which can help companies contain health insurance costs Less absenteeism and, therefore, greater productivity Higher morale A sense among employees that their employer cares about them in a holistic manner – beyond their functional role at work – which can strengthen loyalty and improve retention.

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You need a data protection policy – Here’s the basics

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If there is no IT department, consider hiring an IT security firm or consultant to assess the company’s computer network and address security weaknesses to prevent a future data breach. Contact your company’s insurance provider, if you have cyber liability Insurance.

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Contacting employees on leave: What are the rules and best practices?

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They can also reach out about changes that may impact the employee, such as reminders about open enrollment periods for health insurance. For example, perhaps your head software engineer is on a sudden, unplanned leave and she has all the information about your company’s soon-to-be-launched app on her password-protected work computer.

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5 steps to more financially stable employees

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When you see them at their desks, laser-focused on that computer screen, you just know the wheels are turning and they’re deep in thought about work. Start by offering a solid benefits package that includes a great portfolio of health insurance options to choose from. Take purchasing car insurance, for example.

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