The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that 17.3% of small businesses employ at least one worker, which means approximately 1 in 5 small business owners is legally required to carry a current workers’ compensation insurance policy.
Workers’ compensation is the system put in place to cover medical expenses and lost wages for employees when they’re injured at work. Not only is it meant to protect your employees, but it also protects you should your employee choose to sue for damages.
Managing your Tennessee Workers’ Compensation:
When Must a Small Business Carry Workers’ Compensation in Tennessee
The Difference Between an Employee and Independent Contractors is
How Workers’ Compensation Calculated
Speaker(s): Carrie “CJ” Stevens, AAI, CMIP INSURANCE OFFICE OF AMERICA Risk Solutions Advocate
Co-Sponsor(s): Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce Farragut Community Center
Fee: No Cost