In tough economic times, one of the hardest things to face as an employer is additional compensation costs. It is difficult enough to manage a business with a positive safety culture and a view of preventing accidents without having to pay additional premiums to the compensation board in the form of surcharges due to poor experience rating.

Do you hire companies or contractors to perform work for you? Did you know you could be held responsible for workers’ compensation premiums owed by your contractors to the compensation board?  

How can you ensure that the companies you hire are covering their workers and paying their premiums while protecting yourself from having to pay on their behalf?