Paul Hughes, Author at The PEO Compass

Franchise Parents, Staffing Firms Ruled Joint Employers Under Labor Law

Paul Hughes
August 31, 2015

More companies may be held responsible for labor-law violations committed by contractors and forced to negotiate wages and benefits with their workers under a decision by a politically split U.S.…

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California Pure Premium Workers’ Compensation Rates Continue to Drop

Paul Hughes
August 20, 2015

Representing over 25% of the workers’ compensation premium in the country, California is the heaviest weight in the overall profitability of the national system. Considered to be the most…

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College Athlete, Temp Worker Labor Board Cases Could Redefine Employee

Paul Hughes
August 12, 2015

U.S. regulators are poised to decide two closely watched cases that have the potential to reshape labor laws by allowing college football players to unionize and forcing companies to take…

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Court Decision May Impact Workers’ Comp Side Agreements in California

Paul Hughes
August 10, 2015

A recent court decision may have the potential to change the practice of side agreements in workers’ compensation policies California, a practice that some say often goes on under the…

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The Evolution of Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Paul Hughes
August 6, 2015

It’s been interesting to watch the growth of employment practices liability insurance EPLI during more than 25 years of working in the specialty insurance industry. Twenty years ago EPLI was…

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Contractor rules expand employer risks | Business Insurance

Paul Hughes
August 3, 2015

New Labor Department guidance on classifying workers as employees versus independent contractors is expected to increase litigation against employers. Experts recommend that firms, particularly those with a significant numbers of…

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Wage-and-hour, employment practices hybrid on the rise | Business Insurance

Paul Hughes
August 3, 2015

Combining wage-and-hour coverage with employment practices liability insurance is gaining marketplace acceptance and is expected to bolster the former’s popularity. Experts say about $100 million in capacity is available, with…

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Alternative light duty programs tackle return-to-work challenges | Business Insurance

Paul Hughes
August 3, 2015

What happens when employers arent able to accommodate injured workers who have been cleared for light duty assignments? We find out how alternative programs are helping some employers manage return-to-work…

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