Workers Compensation Advice
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California Workers' Comp Rates Up 8.7%
November 19, 2025
When Sarah Martinez opened her HVAC installation company in Ontario three years ago, workers' compensation costs felt like one expense she could count on staying stable. After years of rate decreases,... -
Home-Based Businesses in California Can’t Afford to Skip Workers’ Compensation
April 28, 2025If you run a home-based business in California—even without a traditional storefront—you may still be legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Recent legal changes and enforcement ac... -
What California Business Owners Should Know About Workers’ Comp Reform in 2025
April 14, 2025California’s lawmakers are once again looking at changing workers’ compensation laws, and if you’re a business owner—this matters more than you might think. A new bill—Senate Bill 555—has been introdu... -
Big Changes Could Be Coming to Workers’ Comp for California Hospital Workers
April 13, 2025There's a new bill being talked about in California called Senate Bill 632. Here’s what it’s about, in simple terms: If you’re a nurse or someone who takes care of patients in a hospital, and you get ... -
What Painting Contractors Really Pay for Business Insurance & Workers Comp in 2025
April 03, 2025If you're running a painting business and bringing in around $100K per year, you’re already wearing a dozen hats. But once you start expanding your team—even just hiring one person—you’ll need to add ... -
Contractor Says He Doesn’t Need Workers’ Comp Insurance
March 21, 2025A California homeowner recently found out that their contractor, who’s midway through a $180,000 condo remodel, plans to cancel his workers’ compensation insurance—claiming he doesn’t need it since hi...