North Carolina officials target employers without workers compensation

workers compensation insurance

The Industrial Commission has already fined and charged companies operating without proper insurance. In North Carolina, the Industrial Commission, the authority responsible for the enforcement of laws regarding workers compensation, has now started to target employers that have not been carrying adequate insurance in order to comply with the state’s laws. As a result of the crackdown that has been occurring over the last year, $1 million in civil fines have been collected. These civil fines were collected from companies without adequate (or any) workers compensation coverage. Moreover, beyond fining…

Read More

Workers compensation study draws attention from NC employees

North Carolina Republican panel supports health care reform challenge

Those hired by the state in North Carolina are seeking to participate in upcoming research. Employees of the state of North Carolina, as well as their advocates, have announced that they feel that their voice should be included in research that will help in the planning of their workers compensation plans for the future. They have said that they deserve to be able to contribute in the plans for their upcoming coverage. The study in question is one that legislators in the state will be using for the creation of…

Read More