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A: All states require workers’ compensation coverage for businesses that have employees. State laws regarding workers’ compensation insurance vary, so talk to your insurance agent to learn about your responsibilities.

A: Claims drive workers’ compensation costs. The best way to control claims costs is to identify how and why claims occur. A loss analysis can pin point the type of accident, location, time of day, occupation, etc. Once the causes are known, you can implement an employee safety program.

A: Consider consulting with legal counsel to make sure that you have enforceable hold-harmless language in your contracts. Additional insured status should be requested from those who are required to indemnify and defend you in the event you are made part of a lawsuit.